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As a tax professional, upcoming changes can be a bit confusing and maybe even stressful. However, understanding these changes now can help reduce uncertainty in the future.…
Read more about Recent IRS Changes for Tax Year 2025: Tips for Tax Professionals
The IRS continues the push toward an all-electronic filing future by moving Form 8300 to e-filing starting January of 2024. Read our latest blog post for important information on changing requirements.…
Read more about Form 8300 to Shift to Electronic Filing Platform
American farmers and ranchers forced to sell livestock due to drought have been given some tax relief by the IRS. The measures give qualified taxpayers an extra year to replace livestock and defer tax on gains from the forced sales.…
Read more about Farmers Get More Time for Drought Relief Measures
A recent court case highlights reasons behind a change in IRS procedure in how the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) deals with complaints.…
The Senate and House of Representatives today passed a tax reform package that is expected to be signed by the president.…
To quote the Internal Revenue Service: Small business identity theft is big business. That’s because identity thieves have learned to use a business’s information to file bogus income tax returns or…
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The IRS yesterday reminded tax professionals that there is an early bird discount for tax forum registration.…
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…
Read more about Late-Season Email Scams Unleashed This Tax Season
IRS Selects Random Get Transcript Page VisitorsIn line with the IRS’s Future State goal of broadening online customer service options, the IRS recently announced that new authentication and access…
Read more about IRS’s “Get Transcript Online” Program to Enter Beta Testing Soon
Move Surprises Those Following the CaseThe US Supreme Court has elected to take up the issue of tax credits given to users of the federal health exchange, setting the stage to resolve one of the most…
Read more about Supreme Court Takes Up Obamacare Subsidies Appeal
