Tax season

The Internal Revenue Service did a good job last tax season dealing with the many changes in the tax law, despite the 35-day government shutdown, but it still needs to improve its dealings with taxpayers who have limited proficiency with the English language, according to a new report.

Barry Pennett has been named to the new role of vice president and general manager of Intuit’s ProConnect Group, just in time for tax season.

Filing taxes last year was a nightmare for taxpayers, their accountants and the Internal Revenue Service. This year might not be much better.

Tracking refunds; an extra deadline; the Advocate’s report; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Far fewer are concerned about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, unlike last year.

Changes should make it easier for taxpayers to find the free versions of tax prep software from vendors who have been accused of misleading consumers into paying for the products.

The IRS’s new anti-fraud filters are unnecessarily flagging millions of tax returns and delaying legitimate tax refunds for weeks or months.

Sometimes it can feel like now, it’s up to the client to do their part so you can do your job. In many ways, you’re right.

Get working on it now, before the filing season rush begins.

Top posts of last year; decades of breaks; parenting credits; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.