Tax season

The average tax refund increased 1.3 percent compared to last year, but the total value of those checks and the number of people receiving the payments continued to drop steadily in the first filing season under the new tax law.

Tax refunds in the U.S. jumped 17 percent week over week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

Using LinkedIn right; this year’s sales-tax holidays; alternative methods of apportionment; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The IRS is warning those who haven't made quarterly estimated payments to file and pay by the deadline.

The IRS's latest data shows filings are off to a slightly slower start than last year -- but not much slower.

PricewaterhouseCoopers is supporting calls from the Institute and lawmakers who are asking to lower the penalty threshold for taxpayers.

Consumers are confused this year about how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect them and are asking tax professionals for assistance with their taxes, according to a new survey.

Another possible sign of problems stemming from the new tax law may be showing up in the software developer's results.

A pair of leaders on the House Ways and Means Committee are asking whether the IRS did enough testing and why the results haven't been released to the public.

The price of SALT; raining in New Jersey; using cause-related marketing; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Kids don’t say the darnedest things -- tax clients do.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin faces an uphill battle convincing Americans that smaller tax refunds don’t mean they paid more taxes.

The Treasury Department is defending the declining numbers of tax refunds, saying taxpayers already saw the benefits of the new tax law in their paychecks.

Reports of lower refunds are sparking calls for help from some in Congress -- and pushback from others.

During a speech at the Accountants Club of America, the leader of the AICPA talked about tax reform and the changing shape of the profession.

The IRS would risk one of the most troubled tax seasons in recent history if congressional leaders’ deal to avert another government shutdown collapses.

Reform and the classroom; RALs this season; love and brackets; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Wyden urged the president to accept the funding compromise on border security, or else risk delaying tax refunds.

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson released her annual report to Congress, focusing on the partial government shutdown and the IRS's aging computer systems.

Tax pros share how they discuss preparing for the Golden Years with customers.