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.
Taxes April 2, 2024
Federal Judge Rejects Hunter Biden’s Bid to Dismiss Tax Case in L.A.
April 1 ruling clears the way for the president's son to face court proceedings during the contentious 2024 election cycle.
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
AICPA Offers ERC Resources as IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program Ends
As previously scheduled by the IRS, the voluntary disclosure program has come to an end. Through its various compliance efforts, the IRS has addressed over $1 billion in erroneous ERC claims.
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.
Taxes March 29, 2024
IRS Again Extends Income Tax Deadline For Hawaii Wildfire Victims
The agency further postponed until Aug. 7 various filing and payment deadlines for those affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.
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Taxes March 28, 2024
Dividing a 401(k) in Divorce
Note that a QDRO may be used for qualified plans, like 401(k) or pension plans, but this option isn’t available for IRAs. IRAs are subject to other rules.
Sales Tax March 27, 2024
More Businesses Are Turning to Automation to Manage Tax on Purchases
More than half (53%) of respondents said one of their most significant challenges is that tax rules and rates are complex and subject to change.
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.