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.
September 18, 2014
How to Enjoy the Tax Benefits of Business Convention Vacations
Suppose one of your clients receives a postcard or email heralding a business convention at a lush tropical paradise this winter. It’s hard to pass up and your client may jump at the opportunity. After the early presentations and round-table discussions,
September 18, 2014
Study: Wage Garnishments a Headache for Millions of Americans and Employers
More than 7 percent of U.S. workers are currently having their wages garnished, most of them for either child support payments or tax debts, according to a new study from payroll and human resources provider ADP.
September 18, 2014
Thomson Reuters Releases Estate Tax Planning Treatise
Thomson Reuters has released a new multi-volume WG&L Estate Series treatise for estate planners, Tax Planning for Family Wealth Transfers at Death: Analysis with Forms. This WG&L treatise, by Howard M. Zaritsky, renowned estate planner and author...
September 18, 2014
Indiana CPAs Plan Day of Service to Local Communities
The Indiana CPA Society is planning its 12th annual "CPA Day of Service," to be held Sept. 26, 2014. The event is a day of volunteer service that reflects the CPA profession's ongoing commitment to serving the communities where its professionals live ...
September 17, 2014
Good Tax News? Many Americans May See Lower Federal Taxes in 2015
Sit back and brace yourself for some good tax news? A new report from financial and legal information company Bloomberg BNA points to lower upcoming tax bills for many U.S. taxpayers as a result of adjustments based on the higher Consumer Price Index.
September 17, 2014
Online Service Automates Sales Tax Preparation, Filing and Payment
Cloud sales tax software maker TaxJar launched its new AutoFile system, a cloud-based service that automates filing of state sales tax returns and payments for online and storefront retailers. For the first time, sellers who previously would spend ...
September 17, 2014
Back to School is a Good Time to Look at Education Tax Credits and Deductions
With students now back to school or college, tnow is a good time to see if they will qualify for either of two college tax credits or any of several other education-related tax benefits when they file their 2014 federal income tax returns.
September 16, 2014
AICPA Urges Congress to Act on Tax Extenders
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is urging Congress “to immediately address the fifty-seven tax provisions that expired at the end of 2013 and the six tax provisions that expire at the end of 2014.” Congress began consideration of extenders legislation earlier this year, the AICPA wrote in its September 15 letter, but “America’s businesses...…
September 16, 2014
IRS Videos Focus on Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The Internal Revenue Service has released a new YouTube video encouraging taxpayers to learn about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
September 16, 2014
Order Up: Clarifying Tax Deductions for Business Meals
Where the IRS is concerned, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. However, your clients may be able to deduct costs of certain meals, including lunches, if they meet the tax law requirements. Generally, write-offs for such meals are limited to 50% of the
September 16, 2014
McGladrey Acquires Battelle Rippe Kingston LLP
The accounting firm of McGladrey LLP will acquire the assets of Battelle Rippe Kingston LLP, a Certified Public Accounting firm offering services in the fields of assurance, tax and consulting in Southwest Ohio. The closing is expected to occur on Nov. 1,
September 14, 2014
Report Says IRS Needs to Improve Handling of Complaints Against Tax Preparers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not processing complaints against tax preparers in a timely manner, according to the latest report publicly from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA).