Tax season

Clock ticks on 2020 returns; remembrances; what's ahead for marketing tech; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Fewer U.S. taxpayers have received a refund this year in the run-up to tax day compared to 2023, signaling some consumer spending may be disrupted.

The number of individual income tax returns received rose by more than 17.5% in just one week, as tax season entered its final stretch.

The Internal Revenue Service reported stronger performance on Monday, April 15, as it concluded this year's tax filing season, saying it had answered 1 million more phone calls from taxpayers and helped 170,000 people in person compared to last year.

The annual rush to pay Uncle Sam means the Treasury doesn't need to issue as much short-term debt as in other months to fund the U.S. government.

if you do not feel good about tax season, ask yourself what upsets you.

The Internal Revenue Service is getting ready for an onslaught of tax returns arriving by Tax Day, though many taxpayers will be eligible for automatic extensions due to natural disasters.

From BOI reporting to tax legislation in limbo, even the most 'normal' filing season in a several years still has unresolved questions.

The annual rush to pay Uncle Sam tends to suck hundreds of billions of dollars from the banking system.

Chief obstacles; tax illiteracy; what makes a great preparer; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

At 90,315,000, the number of individual returns received this tax season finally surpassed the same period last year, up 0.2% as of March 29, 2024.

More than 70 of the Internal Revenue Service's assistance centers will be open for walk-ins from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Here are some tips for showing your appreciation to your staff in the closing days of tax season.

With tax authorities scrutinizing partnerships, CPAs and tax pros need to think more strategically about filing for extensions.

Off and Bozo-ing; the 100% tariff; Johnston on hot trends; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The average direct deposit refund amount has remained steady at more than $3,000 for the past six weeks, after a slow start to the year.

From coast to coast, the cities and states where taxpayers procrastinate the most.

WTF CPAs has used artificial intelligence to get a jump on busy season, just in time for April 1.

Navigating the intricacies of tax filing can be a daunting task for employers, especially if they lack employees with the necessary expertise.

More than prep; homebuyer credit needs work; tax shots across the Hudson; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.