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.
February 18, 2015
AICPA Wants Additional Guidance from IRS on Deferral of Stock Advance Payments
In a February 13 comment letter from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the organization addresses two interpretive issues related to the treatment of advance payments deferred under Rev. Proc. 2004-34 ...
February 18, 2015
The Best Tax Return is One Prepared by a Professional, Not a Seasonal Worker
It’s that time of year for part-time help at the local tax-preparation location, when drivers can see seasonal staff standing at busy intersections wearing costumes of the Statue of Liberty or Uncle Sam. But they’re not the only ones who are hired part ti
February 13, 2015
State & Local Tax Highlights from Around the Country – Feb. 2015
State and local taxes are constantly changing. As the most trusted financial and business advisor to your clients, it's your job to keep up with them. At CPA Practice Advisor, we're here to help you - so here's a roundup of some of the latest changes.
February 13, 2015
IRS Changes Procedures on Tangible Property Regulations, Simplifies Process for Small Businesses
The Internal Revenue Service has changed some procedures that it says will make it easier for small business owners to comply with the final tangible property regulations.
February 12, 2015
Puerto Rico Is Turning Into a Tax Haven for Americans and Businesses
If you move to Puerto Rico, you can retain your U.S. citizenship while saving taxes, not an option in some other so-called tax havens. Although the tropical island is just a little more than 1,000 miles from Florida, it might as well be halfway around ...
February 12, 2015
TurboTax Update: FBI Investigating Fake Income Tax Returns
It appears that it’s too soon to close the books on the recent spate of fraudulent tax refunds filed through TurboTax, the country’s leading provider of tax preparation software. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and various oth
February 11, 2015
Where’s My Tax Refund? App and Website Make It Easy to Find Out
Two of the most asked questions by Americans this time of year are either, "How Much Do I Owe?," or "Where's My Income Tax Refund?"
February 11, 2015
IRS Phone Lines Backed Up, Agency Recommends Using Online Tools
The IRS reminded taxpayers the Presidents Day holiday period typically marks one of the busiest weeks of the tax filing season for its phone lines. There are other alternatives to help taxpayers find answers to commonly asked tax questions.
February 10, 2015
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Frivolous Tax Arguments, Potential Penalties
Taxpayers should be on the lookout for scam artists and scheme promoters peddling outlandish arguments.
February 10, 2015
When I Grow Up, I want to be a Tax Accountant
Have you every wondered what you were thinking? It's only mid-February and the hardest part of tax season is still to come. At least this will make you laugh.
February 10, 2015
How Small Businesses & Self-Employed Can Use the IRS Online Tax Calendar
For small business owners and other self-employed individuals required to make regular tax deposits or payments, keeping track of them can be complicated. This video shows how these taxpayers can use the business due dates feature and other functions in t
February 10, 2015
Tax Tips for Those Who Started a Business in 2014
Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy and, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, nearly half a million new businesses are started each year. These new entrepreneurial ventures join the ranks of the nearly 28 million small businesses around the nation. With tax season upon us, it’s important that the taxpayers behind these...…