Taxes January 26, 2026
Welcome to Tax Season 2026
The IRS today opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025.
August 20, 2017
August 2017 Accounting & Audit Channel
Miscommunication plagues even the most established global businesses. Without proper and effective communication tactics, a team comprised of top tier talent will eventually fall flat and miss the mark.
August 18, 2017
Apps We Love August 2017: Document Sharing
File sharing and collaboration are no longer for the tech crowd, but are essential tools of client service and teamwork. File sharing apps not only allow users to stay focused on the task at hand, and the right document version, they can also ...
August 18, 2017
The Three Most Misunderstood Tax Deductions (Even for Tax Professionals)
Each year during tax time the “most overlooked” tax deductions get a lot of press. And every year the lists include the same deductions, such as state sales tax, student loan interest, job hunting costs, and moving expenses.
August 18, 2017
Five Reasons You Should Join a Professional Association
Years ago, I trained and raced a six “man” outrigger canoe as a member of a local club. A few mornings each week, our team would meet at the boat and train for several hours to ensure each team member set his paddle into the water simultaneously ...
August 18, 2017
AICPA News – August 2017
Recent news and alerts from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
August 18, 2017
How to Settle Tax Debts With the IRS
Are any of your clients up to their ears in debt to the IRS? Tell them to listen carefully: You don’t have to flee the country or pull off a bank heist to get out from under. There are a couple of ways to resolve a tax debt in a reasonable manner ...
August 18, 2017
2017 Reviews of Professional Tax Preparation Software
Tax compliance systems are a necessity for the busy tax professional that annually has to sift through the latest laws, what may become law, or what is no longer relevant in order to accurately prepare tax forms for their clients.
August 18, 2017
New Tools Help Tax Practices Thrive
This competition and need for increased productivity has driven technology innovation in the last few years, from tax document automation, to increased integration options, and mobile expense tracking apps that are focused on keeping solid records for ...
August 17, 2017
Employers Concerned Over Heightened Immigration Enforcement
Issues surrounding immigration have been a focal point for employers since the 1986 passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The effects of that law and its requirements have made the hiring process a source of major concern for many ...
August 17, 2017
The Almost (But Not Quite) Automatic First Time Penalty Abatement
Has a client ever forgotten to give you a reporting document while you were preparing their taxes? Have you ever had a new client who needs your help addressing a notice or audit letter? In circumstances like these, in which the tax liability may have ...
August 16, 2017
Streamlining the Client-Firm Relationship
Intuit rolls out new improvements to Lead Accountant, Audit Log and Custom Reports designed to improve firm functionality and client connection
August 15, 2017
Goodbye, Trouble Clients – Hello, Perfect Clients: Increasing Client Numbers through Accurate Positioning
Positioning means making clear claims about your firm’s expertise and stating whom you intend to serve. Whether it’s online, in marketing materials or in person, it should be so assertive and transparent that it sets your firm apart.