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.

The annual report looks back at 2019, while also detailing the agency's plans for the future.

For many tax pros, temporary staff aren’t worth the trouble.

Filing will begin on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

Candidates and credits; best of Twitter; smoothing out next season; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Filing should be easier this time, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t steps you can take to make things better.

Customers can upload their documents and get matched with a tax pro.

Year-end tips; why DIY; tolls, fees and taxes; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Taxpayers are more than twice as likely to use DIY tax preparation software as an accountant to do their taxes, but they’re 38 percent less satisfied with the results, according to a new survey.

Tax pros share their strategies for dealing with cost-conscious clients.

Biden and the past; energy credits; ACA extension; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.