The Internal Revenue Service started using voice bots on many of its toll-free telephone lines around the first of the year. The system has already helped more than 3 million taxpayers avoid wait times for simple questions about payments or notices, and the agency is adding more options.…
Singer Neil Sadaka was right: breaking up is hard to do. For clients in the process of ending their marriage, there is more to consider than a simple separation of assets. Whether legally separating or divorcing, they could be facing big changes in their individual tax situations—and the Internal Revenue Service recently highlighted information that could help.…
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Due to rising gasoline prices, the Internal Revenue Service has taken the rare step of increasing its optional standard mileage rates for the last six months of the 2022 tax year. These rates are significant since taxpayers use them to calculate the deductible costs of operating a vehicle for business purposes.…
As an IRS-approved continuing education provider, we know that preparing for the upcoming filing season requires more than updating your professional tax preparation software. That’s why our education specialists work tirelessly to deliver self-study and on-demand continuing education courses. We’re proud to announce that the Drake Software 2022 Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course (AFTR) is now available!…
The Internal Revenue Service continues to add functionality to its online tools, now putting more muscle behind its Where’s My Refund? feature. Used more than 776 million times in 2021, it is one of the agency's most popular online offerings—and it can reduce client questions about refund status.…
Product features are usually top of mind when considering new professional tax preparation software. After all, you need to ensure the product can meet the needs of your busy tax office. However, it’s also important to determine which return types and entities will convert to the new program.…
Organizations seeking tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service should know that there is more to the process than merely signing on the dotted line. The process for being declared tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code can vary based on the applicant organization's specific situation.…
The Internal Revenue Service has once again revised the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC). These revisions take into account several changes, including the end of filing season for the 2021 tax year.…
The Internal Revenue Service is increasing the interest rates it can charge taxpayers for under- or overpayments, starting July 1. This follows the trend of interest rates for consumer loans and other financial transactions.…
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More than 5,700 tax professionals responded to Drake Software’s fourth annual How Did Your Filing Go? Survey. This group of attorneys, CPAs, EAs, and preparers were asked about a number of issues from the 2022 filing season, including…
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