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N.Y. Congressman Requests Trump’s Support For Tax Cap Elimination
Chicago Aldermen Give Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $300M Property Tax Plan the Boot
Some Enrolled Agents Have Until Jan. 31 to Renew Their Status, IRS Says
Rho Launches Partner Portal Specifically For Accountants
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 ...
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
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.
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 ...
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
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?"
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.
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Frivolous Tax Arguments, Potential Penalties
Taxpayers should be on the lookout for scam artists and scheme promoters peddling outlandish arguments.