Tax

Tax News & IRS Insights for Accounting Professionals

Accounting Today delivers news and analysis for accounting and tax professionals on federal and state tax developments, IRS guidance,information reporting, and operational implications for practices and clients. Our coverage focuses on legislative and procedural shifts that tax practitioners must monitor in planning, compliance, and advisory contexts.

Tax returns

Overseas taxpayers get another ITIN option

New rules let those living overseas get the numbers from certified acceptance agents.

April 21
Tax reform

Mnuchin says Obama-era tax rules get review with Trump order

The president is directing the Treasury to review regs to see if they’re too burdensome.

April 21
Tax reform

Trump's tax plan — at least a rough draft — coming soon

Administration officials are suggesting it might not be revenue-neutral.

April 21
Technology

Payroll and tax software company Wurk gets $2M in seed funding

The solution targets the complex needs of cannabis-related businesses.

By Ranica Arrowsmith
Technology Editor

April 21
Tax reform

Mnuchin's talk of tax plan 'soon' stirs markets and skeptics

Treasury Secretary predicts the Trump administration will produce an ambitious plan to overhaul the U.S. tax code “soon.”

April 21
Tax preparation

Tax Fraud Blotter: Zappy ending

False losses claimed; kids’ IDs for sale; ‘lavish lifestyle’ becomes eight months in jail; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

April 21
Tax preparation

6 major changes to IRS collection policies

H&R Block's Jim Buttonow shares the shake-ups in how the service collects what's owed.

By Jim Buttonow

April 19

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Web Seminar The most important supply for tax firms isn't found on shelves

In this webinar, we'll show you how tax and accounting professionals are leveraging new technologies to make their firms more efficient and to stay ahead of competitors.

Partner Insights from Thomson Reuters
Web Seminar The psychology of a modern tax workflow: Reducing anxiety, decision fatigue & compliance risk

In this session you'll learn practical, firm-tested principles to reduce confusion, improve predictability, and strengthen both client and staff confidence.

Partner Insights from SmartVault
On-Demand Web Seminar Tax Planning for 2027

This webinar will look at key opportunities and stumbling blocks for practitioners

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Tax: Key Questions & Analysis:

What IRS guidance on forms and information reporting should practitioners prioritize?

The IRS continues to update thresholds and instructions for critical tax forms. This includes changes to information reporting requirements and guidance on evolving reporting standards, affecting 1099, W-2 and similar reporting obligations.

What procedural developments affect IRS automatic change consent for method changes?

Tax professionals must understand which accounting method changes qualify for automatic consent versus advance consent. This determines whether a Form 3115 must be filed with IRS National Office or via automatic procedures.

How are tip-related tax provisions evolving under current policy?

New tax provisions related to tip income will impact how service industry clients and payroll units handle tax reporting and compliance. This includes draft schedules and withholding considerations.

What IRS guidance will shape compliance for the 2026 filing season?

Practitioners will need to understand procedural updates, forms changes, and reporting shifts that will affect compliance workflows and client expectations for the 2026 filing season. This includes the implementation timeline for new schedules and reporting requirements as well as for emerging areas such as crypto broker reporting.