Tax season

H&R Block is banking on a new service called Spruce to offer tax clients banking options.

The additional staff are to help the agency navigate what will likely be one of the most challenging tax filing seasons in years, according to a person familiar with the plans.

Sasan Goodarzi warned that Americans who invested in speculative assets like Bitcoin or nonfungible token could be dumbfounded at this year’s tax bill.

The service is working on text bots and chat bots to improve access, and managing issues around the ACTC and EIPs.

The service issued a set of frequently asked questions Monday for filing season, with new material added on the expanded Child Tax Credit.

A group representing managers at the service is pushing back against demands to stop sending automated tax notices to taxpayers.

Tax professionals feel a strong sense of purpose and a positive impact on their communities in helping clients deal with their taxes, according to a new survey.

There are 128 tax season, practice management and personal tips checklists, and a Getting Your Affairs in Order Tool Kit with 25 added checklists.

The dervice is urging people to use the information in their online taxpayer accounts for the most up-to-date figures on the amount of the advance CTC.

Democratic senators want more money for the agency to help taxpayers.