Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS has released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions.
Taxes March 18, 2025
Gen Zers and Millennials Panic the Most About Taxes, Survey Finds
A new survey from CNET reveals that 44% of tax filers have anxieties and fears about filing their taxes, with Gen Z and millennials freaking out the most at 51% and 48%, respectively.
Tax Planning March 18, 2025
The Death of a CPA: What Happens to the Firm? Time to Make a Plan
You will die one day. What if it happens before you retire? CPAs should have a formal succession plan that addresses how the sale or termination of the practice (retirement, incapacity, or death) will be handled.
Taxes March 18, 2025
Illinois Doctor Pleads Guilty to Evading Approximately $1.6M in Taxes
An Illinois doctor has pleaded guilty to tax evasion for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes, penalties, and interest.
Taxes March 18, 2025
AICPA Tells Senate Its 2025 Tax Priorities
The tax priorities letter focuses on a select number of provisions that the AICPA is immediately focused on due to their possible consideration as part of the upcoming 2025 tax legislative process.
Taxes March 17, 2025
Confusion and Stress Drive Americans’ Desire for Tax Reform, Survey Finds
A new poll from marketing research firm Savanta reveals that a strong majority of Americans want tax reform, with 70% saying they prefer a simpler tax code instead of the current overcomplicated and stressful U.S. tax system.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Has Issued $145 Billion in Refunds Thus Far This Tax Season
In total, the agency has sent out more than 43.6 million refunds to taxpayers, up 1.5% compared to March 8, 2024. The average refund amount sits at $3,324—5.7% higher than last year.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Filing Extensions to West Virginians Impacted by Severe Storms
The IRS has extended the filing deadline to Nov. 3, 2025, for individuals and businesses in six West Virginia counties that were affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on Feb. 15.
Taxes March 14, 2025
Trump Mulls Eliminating Income Taxes for People Who Earn Less Than $150,000
In a Tuesday night CBS interview with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the federal official stated President Trump hopes to eliminate income taxes for people who earn less than $150,000 a year.
Taxes March 14, 2025
Staying In Step with Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Wealthy individuals often set up an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) to avoid federal estate tax on large insurance policies. But a small misstep could lead to a tax disaster.
Income Tax March 13, 2025
Online Tax Advice Can Lead to IRS Trouble and Criminal Charges
The IRS has long warned taxpayers of scams targeting them and their personal and financial data, particularly around tax season.
Taxes March 13, 2025
Tax-Related Scams Set to Increase as April 15 Filing Deadline Nears
If the last month before Tax Day this year is anything like the last few weeks of tax season 2024, expect a significant surge in tax-related scams as cybercriminals try to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers, warns security software company DNSFilter.
Taxes March 13, 2025
IRS Says Time is Running Out to Claim 2021 Tax Refunds
The IRS estimates that more than 1 million people across the country may have unclaimed tax refunds from tax year 2021, and they have until April 15 to submit their federal return.