Tax season

With the increasing reliance on technology for filing tax returns, is the federal government taking the necessary measures to protect personal information?

A Miami-based startup has launched Taxfyle, an iPhone app aimed at Millennials that allows them to connect with a network of 300 CPAs who can help them prepare and file their taxes.

Close to half of U.S. investors assess their broader wealth and financial situation during tax season, according to a new survey.

As tax professionals, we’re used to seeing a myriad of changes to the tax code every year. We spend hours familiarizing ourselves with the details so we’re prepared to advise our clients in the New Year.

Last week I met with a client for one hour to get his tax information. This is a client I have had since 1972.

A new survey reveals what your clients really think about taxes and more

Fees are the fuel that keeps your practice running, yet many preparers hesitate to shake up fee structures no matter what those structures depend on.

The Internal Revenue Service has updated its venerable tax guide for this tax season.

The American Institute of CPAs is crying foul over an ad by H&R Block suggesting that many CPAs don’t know how to prepare tax returns, but Block is promising to increase its competition with CPAs.

Most clients who utilize accounting firms to prepare their tax returns make charitable contributions. Many do so in a tax-efficient manner by donating appreciated securities directly to charities or utilizing donor-advised funds through which they make their grants.

The feds aren’t the only ones taking measures to protect taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service will be making some changes in the due dates next year for several types of business tax returns, which should give accountants a little extra breathing room.

Tax workflow headaches are abundant, but the investment in technology solutions to improve the annual stressors is traditionally a low priority.

There are really two tax seasons every year, marked by two very different attitudes.

Handling the IRS, clients and the other frustrations of tax filing season

Apparently, absolutely free is an enticing price-point.

What’s new for 2015 tax returns?

The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that an investigation into last year’s data breach in the online Get Transcript application revealed it affected hundreds of thousands more taxpayers than originally believed.

Six of 13 IRS-approved free e-filing services Web sites failed in taking steps to help protect consumers from fraudulent and malicious e-mail, according to a recent audit.

Want to free up more time this busy season? You could stop showering. Or ban March Madness? But what about something more effective and less offensive, like eliminating dozens of back and forth emails by implementing meeting scheduler software?