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February 1, 2017 

The Top Income Tax Refund Myths

During the early parts of the tax season, early filers are anxious to get details about their tax refunds. And in some social media, this can lead to misunderstandings and speculation about refunds. The IRS offers some tips to keep in mind.

 Accounting Firm Horwich Coleman Levin, LLC joins Wipfli LLP

February 1, 2017 

Accounting Firm Horwich Coleman Levin, LLC joins Wipfli LLP

Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), one of the top 20 accounting and consulting firms in the United States, announced that downtown Chicago CPA and advisory firm Horwich Coleman Levin, LLC (HCL) has joined the firm effective February 1. This combination marks ...

 New Tax Scams Popping Up: IRS Warns of Email & Phone Schemes

February 1, 2017 

New Tax Scams Popping Up: IRS Warns of Email & Phone Schemes

The IRS saw a big spike in phishing and malware incidents during the 2016 tax season. New and evolving phishing schemes have already been seen this month as scam artists work to confuse taxpayers during filing season. The IRS has already seen email ...

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February 1, 2017 

New TeamMate+ System Streamlines Internal Audits

TeamMate+ technology and features are based on feedback from a user base of more than 100,000 auditors worldwide and are designed to meet the challenges auditors face today and in the future. Rich in functionality, TeamMate+ seamlessly consolidates ...

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February 1, 2017 

IRS Issues New Form 990-EZ

The IRS has released an updated Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, that will help tax-exempt organizations avoid common mistakes when filing their annual return.

 IRS Selects New Advisory Council Members

February 1, 2017 

IRS Selects New Advisory Council Members

IRSAC selects members to represent the taxpaying public, tax professionals, small and large businesses, academia and the payroll community. The council provides the IRS Commissioner and division leadership with important feedback, observations and ...