Taxes March 4, 2025
Latest IRS Numbers Show Tax Refund Amounts Are Up
The IRS reports the average tax refund in 2025 is up $240 through the week ending Feb. 21, with more than 42 million returns processed so far.
Technology March 3, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Enhances Form 5330 E-Filing Capabilities
Wolters Kluwer has rolled out new enhancements that allow businesses to electronically file Form 5330 with the IRS from ftwilliam.com, Wolters Kluwer's employee benefit and pension software.
IRS March 3, 2025
Trump Administration Shutters Technology Office 18F Which Helped Build IRS Direct File
Dismissal notices went out Saturday to about 85 employees of 18F, a federal agency that works on improving government technology—effectively shutting down an office hailed a decade ago as Uncle Sam’s new tech startup.
Small Business March 2, 2025
Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement of BOI and Corporate Transparency Act
The Treasury Department announced March 2 that it will no longer enforce the Corporate Transparency Act or the associated beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.
Taxes February 28, 2025
2025 Tax Refund Schedule – When Will You Get Your IRS Refund? – Updated
Still waiting on your 2025 income tax refund? This chart can help you estimate when you will receive your refund, even with the changes at the IRS.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Over 100 IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers’ Futures Are in Doubt After Tax Season
More than 100 IRS offices that host taxpayer assistance centers appear to be on the chopping block as the Trump administration continues efforts to cut waste from the federal government. But any closures likely won't take place until after tax season.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Florida Man Guilty of Promoting Illegal Tax Shelter and Stealing Client Funds
A Florida man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and commit wire fraud. He also pleaded guilty to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns for tax shelter clients.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Farmers and Fishermen Face March 3 IRS Deadline
Most farmers and fishers who chose to forgo making estimated tax payments by January that they must generally file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay all taxes due by March 3, 2025.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Where’s My Refund? IRS Offers App and Online Tool to Track Refunds
Taxpayers who file electronically can typically use the Where’s My Refund? tool to check the status of a tax refund within 24 hours of filing. It takes about four weeks for the same information to be available for those filing paper returns.
Taxes February 26, 2025
IRS Says Contractor Leaked 400,000 Tax Returns, Nearly 6 Times More Than Previously Reported
The tax data was stolen and leaked to the media by Charles Littlejohn, a former government contractor who was convicted and sentenced last year to five years in prison.
Taxes February 26, 2025
AICPA Offers Strong Support for Disaster Tax Relief Bills in House
The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act would expedite the issuance of federal tax relief and provide the IRS with authority to grant tax relief once the governor of a state declares a disaster or state of emergency.
AICPA February 26, 2025
AICPA Submits Request for Updates, Request to Testify on Circular 230
The AICPA’s recommendations were submitted to clarify the proposed revisions to the Treasury’s standards, as well as other rules that tax and valuation practitioners must follow.