Taxes February 13, 2026
Tax Court Slams Brakes on Charitable Deduction
The Tax Court immediately nixed the deduction because of the inadequate substantiation and the lack of any appraisal for high-income items.
Taxes April 9, 2024
IRS Warns of ‘Wildly Inaccurate Tax Advice’ on Social Media
When it comes to taxes, misleading information on social media can lead to financial or even legal problems, the IRS said.
Taxes April 9, 2024
5 Cyber Tips for CPAs for Tax Season and After
The key to securing and maintaining clients will always be trust. In order to safeguard your CPA firm's reputation and integrity, security is paramount.
Taxes April 9, 2024
IRS Adds Security Steps For Tax Pros to Receive Transcripts
The IRS told tax professionals last week it’s making changes that will impact how practitioners obtain a client's tax transcripts.
Taxes April 9, 2024
IRS: Energy-Efficient Rebates Not Income
However, taxpayers will need to reduce the basis of the property when they sell it by the amount of the rebate, the IRS said last week.
Taxes April 8, 2024
How to Keep Clients Protected from Scammers During and After Tax Season
Clients are constantly facing the risk of encountering tax scams, even outside of the annual tax season, as digital threats evolve. It’s important to remain vigilant by staying informed and building up defenses against attacks.
Taxes April 5, 2024
Which States Cost the Most in Taxes Over a Lifetime?
New Jersey residents will pay the most in lifetime taxes, and people in West Virginia will pay the least, according to a Self Financial study.
Taxes April 5, 2024
Bipartisan $78 Billion Tax Deal Hits GOP Roadblock in Senate
Senate Republicans don’t want to hand President Biden an election-year victory on the legislation, which passed the House in January.
Taxes April 5, 2024
Ex-IRS Agent Accused of Filing Error-Filled Returns, Costing $42M in Lost Taxes
The Justice Department is asking a judge in Washington state to ban Donald J. Taylor from preparing federal tax returns.
Firm Management April 2, 2024
How Professionals Can Handle Client Tax ID Theft
Every firm will likely have to deal with a client whose identity has been compromised at some time, so it helps to remind staff of the warning signs of tax ID fraud as well as how to work with clients that may have been flagged by the IRS.
IRS April 1, 2024
COVID Fraud Cases Have Totaled Nearly $9 Billion, IRS Crime Unit Says
Over the last four years, IRS-CI has investigated 1,644 tax and money laundering cases related to COVID fraud totaling $8.9 billion.
Taxes April 1, 2024
IRS Direct File Tool May Be Especially Helpful to Latino Americans
Latinos—as well as individuals of any background— may fall victim to unqualified service providers who prey on their community.
Taxes March 29, 2024
Judge Skeptical of Hunter Biden’s Effort to Dismiss Tax Case as Politically Charged
Lawyers for President Biden's son asked a federal judge in Los Angeles on March 27 to throw out nine tax-related charges.