Taxes February 12, 2026
Senate Votes to Overturn D.C. Tax Decoupling, as Locals Push Back
The Senate passed a joint resolution on Thursday blocking changes to the District of Columbia’s tax code, which will now head to President Donald Trump’s desk.
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.
Taxes April 2, 2024
IRS Warns of Phishing and Smishing Scams
Fraudsters and identity thieves attempt to trick the recipient into clicking a suspicious link, filling out personal and financial information or downloading a malware file onto their computer.
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 27, 2024
IRS on Track to Give Fewest Tax Refunds in at Least 15 Years, Data Shows
As of the week ending March 15, the IRS had issued just over 49 million tax refunds, close to 9% lower than at that point last year.
Taxes March 27, 2024
Tax Tips for the 2024 Filing Season from the AICPA
As taxpayers navigate the challenges of tax season, the AICPA wants individual filers to be aware of what’s new for this filing season.
IRS March 26, 2024
IRS Launches Probe Into Fired Ohtani Interpreter’s Theft and Gambling Scandal
Ippei Mizuhara was implicated in a scandal involving illegal sports gambling and significant financial theft from the Dodgers superstar.