Taxes December 23, 2025
Washington Tax Preparer Gets 18-Month Sentence for Fraudulent Returns
Keith Altamirano, 52, of Vancouver, WA, is already in prison for second-degree attempted murder of his son.
Taxes November 25, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Launches New TaxWise Online with AI Features for Tax Pros
TaxWise Online now integrates Wolters Kluwer Expert AI, a proprietary layer of generative and agentic capabilities that elevates how tax preparers work, make decisions, and deliver value.
Taxes November 21, 2025
N.J. Tax Preparer Convicted in COVID Tax Scheme That Stole $55M
A jury convicted Leon Haynes of 15 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false tax returns, one count of mail fraud and two counts of tax evasion following a six-day trial.
IRS November 20, 2025
AICPA Says IRS Plan to Combine OPR and RPO Would Create Potential Conflicts of Interest, Confuse Taxpayers
A possible merger of the IRS's Office of Professional Responsibility with the Return Preparer Office would bring negative consequences to the nation's tax system, the AICPA wrote in a letter to the agency last week.
Taxes November 18, 2025
Ex-Connecticut Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud After Owing Over $400K to the IRS
Diana Miller-Lloyd, 44, who currently lives in Jacksonville, FL, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to aiding in the preparation of false tax returns.
Taxes October 31, 2025
Major Life Events Prompt More Americans to Turn to Tax Preparers for Advice, Survey Finds
A survey commissioned by TaxSlayer Pro found that while most people still file their own taxes, the data suggests that many hand things over to a tax professional once their life—and finances—become more complicated.
Taxes October 29, 2025
It’s PTIN Renewal Season: IRS Reminds Tax Pros of Deadline
To prepare and file taxes for other taxpayers, professionals must have a PTIN and renew it annually. The cost for the 2026 calendar year is $18.75.
Technology September 16, 2025
Drake Software Unveils New Tax Workflow Automation Suite
The new feature set, Drake Workflow, is built to help tax professionals streamline operations, enhance team coordination, and gain visibility into every return and customer progress during tax season.
Taxes July 29, 2025
IRS Reminds Tax Pros of Requirement for a Written Information Security Plan (WISP)
As part of a special five-part series, the IRS and its Security Summit partners highlight the importance of tax pros creating and maintaining a WISP.