2016 IRS Tax Season Statistics
Drake Software reviewed the 2016 IRS tax season statistics and produced an infographic covering data that is pertinent to tax professionals.…
New e-Services Scam Aimed at Preparers
Tax professionals are being warned to watch out for a new round of email scams that seek to steal their professional credentials and other critical information.…
IRS Warns of Aggressive Phone Scams
The IRS recently warned seniors about the threat of scam phone calls from criminals hoping to capitalize on the urgency of tax season.…
TIGTA Finds Employment Tax Noncompliance Growing
An evaluation by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) shows that the Internal Revenue Service isn’t managing to keep up with the growing number of employers who knowingly fail…
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IRS Has Extra Staff This Week for eServices Accounts
Tax professions who need to reinstate their e-Services accounts have a little unexpected help available this week. The Internal Revenue Service added extra staff Tuesday with the mission of assist tax pros.…
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Late-Season Email Scams Unleashed This Tax Season
Tax professionals and taxpayers alike are being warned that new email scams could derail plans for a refund this tax season.As the filing season heads toward its April 18 deadline, identity thieves…
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IRS Still Working to Cope with Identity Theft, Service Issues
While the tax season thus far has been described as relatively problem-free, the Internal Revenue Service concedes the agency is still trying to come to grips with identity theft and quality-of-service issues.…
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Crossing the Digital Divide with Your Tax Practice
For years, industry experts have been calling for tax professionals to use various hardware and software technologies – CRM tools, document management systems, workflow and productivity software, and paperless technologies – to stay competitive and profitable.…
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IRS Student Loan Tool Taken Offline
A tool on the Internal Revenue Service website that allows students to download information from their tax returns – or the returns of their parents – has been taken offline unexpectedly.…
IRS Grants Extension to Businesses Affected by Winter Storm Stella
Winter Storm Stella battered the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, knocking out power, grounding or delaying flights, and worse. As with other natural disasters, the Internal Revenue Service has stepped in to help affected taxpayers.…
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