Tax season

Affluent investors typically have more complicated financial lives and more ways to get things wrong when filing federal tax returns in 2023.

Practitioners share what they tell clients who insist on preparing their own tax returns.

The average refund is smaller, but the IRS has been keeping up on processing returns so far.

Better IRS phone service, overly aggressive ERC claims, a talent shortage, and other top topics of filing season.

Two-thirds of small-business owners would rather get a mullet or remove a nest of angry bees than do their taxes. 

A tax season update from Stephen Mankowski of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners.

Practitioners share their big worries as filing season picks up speed.

Ignition, a practice management software provider, recently signed a deal with the National Association of Enrolled Agents as the company marks its 10-year anniversary.

Tax professionals are so busy, they barely have time to eat, and quick meals usually involve unhealthy fast food.

These five best practices for firm technology leaders will help ensure a smoother season.

The service provided details late Friday on the federal tax status of special payments made by 21 states in 2022.

The Internal Revenue Service added a new option Thursday for taxpayers who electronically file an amended tax return, giving them the ability to select direct deposit to speed up their refund.

The service is cautioning taxpayers in states like California that offered special tax refunds or payments to wait to file until it's clear whether the money is taxable or not.

The IRS's TACs will be open some weekends over the next four months.

Practitioners are hoping for a more normal filing season.

If you take a proactive approach, you can reduce the inevitable hiccups that never seem to end.

The IRS has compiled a list of mistakes they often see on tax returns.

There are 145 tax, practice management and personal tip checklists and a Getting Your Affairs in Order Tool Kit with 25 added checklists updated for this tax season and 2023.

Some benefits actually expired and don't apply this year, and average tax refunds will probably be down as a result.

The licensing debate; IRIS AWOL; donating crypto; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.