A Friendly Tax Season 2018 Reminder

Bob Williams - January 24, 2018

While most of the big tax-code changes we’ve heard about in the tax legislation passed in December don’t take effect until TY 2018, there are still a few things preparers need to keep in mind this season.…

How Does a Government Shutdown Affect IRS Services?

Ryan Norton - January 22, 2018

Senate leadership today reached a deal to reopen the federal government, having passed the procedural-vote hurdle this afternoon (81-18). The agreement comes just days after Friday’s continuing resolution failed to garner the 60 votes required to avoid a filibuster.…

Pre-Tax Season Reminders: Passports and Refunds

Ryan Norton - January 18, 2018

We’re a little less than two weeks away from the start of tax season, and, as always, certain taxpayers will have extra check boxes on their to-do lists. Up today: people with delinquent tax debt and returns claiming ACTC and EITC.…

Updated 2018 Withholding Tables Now Available

Bob Williams - January 12, 2018

The Internal Revenue Service has released its Notice 1036, which updates income tax withholding tables for 2018 and reflects changes made by the tax legislation passed recently.…

Tax Pros Warned of Heightened Fraud Threat Ahead

Bob Williams - January 11, 2018

Professionals throughout the U.S. income tax industry are being warned to expect a new, more serious round of cyber-scams and ruses aimed at stealing their confidential filing information—and that of their clients.…