Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
Taxes May 29, 2023
Debt Limit Deal Includes Cut in IRS Funding, Other Measures
Biden and McCarthy announced a deal to increase the government's debt limit, enabling the nation to avoid a debt default and economic turmoil.
Taxes May 26, 2023
How to Be Prepared for an ERC Audit
The IRS is actively auditing and conducting criminal investigations related to these false claims. People need to think twice before claiming this.
Taxes May 25, 2023
Democrat and Republican Representatives Introduce Bill to Simplify Tax Extensions
The bill would allow taxpayers to automatically qualify for an extension without fear of penalty by paying a simple, easily-calculated amount of 125 percent of their prior year’s tax liability.
Taxes May 24, 2023
TurboTax Settlement Checks from Intuit are Starting to Hit Mailboxes
The $141 million settlement stems from allegations that Intuit charged people for services that should have been free.
May 24, 2023
AICPA Endorses Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing Extension Process
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has endorsed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) to simplify the tax filing extension process.
Taxes May 24, 2023
IRS Has Done a Better Job Nipping Tax ID Theft in the Bud This Filing Season
As of March 2, the IRS flagged 1.1 million tax returns with $6.3 billion in refunds for potential identity fraud, said TIGTA in a new report.
Taxes May 24, 2023
No Change in IRS Interest Rates for Q3 2023
Beginning on July 1, the rate for overpayments and underpayments for individuals will be 7% per year, compounded daily.
Taxes May 22, 2023
AICPA Submits Suggestions for the 2023-2024 Guidance Priority List
As the IRS plans to prioritize providing additional guidance as stated in the IRS Strategic Operating Plan, the AICPA encourages the IRS to issue guidance on recommended areas.
Taxes May 22, 2023
Modernizing Dated Systems: What the IRS Can Learn from the Latvian Government
What if the IRS was more digitized? Well, they’re trying to do just that.
Taxes May 19, 2023
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Tax Fix Legislation for Online Sellers
Sens. Sherrod Brown and Bill Cassidy want to raise from $600 to $10,000 the sales threshold that would trigger 1099-K forms.
Taxes May 19, 2023
IRS Is Developing Its Own Free Tax Preparation System
The agency said on Tuesday it is taking steps to test out an IRS-run e-filing system called “Direct File” starting next year.