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AICPA & CIMA Launch Global Women to Watch Recognition to Celebrate and Honor Women in the Profession
PCAOB Debuts ‘Audit Focus’ Series for Auditors of Small Public Companies
Taxbit Unveils New Global Tax Reporting Platform
April Launches New Tax Filing Solution to Tackle Complex Financial Situations
The Obamacare Tax Glitch Fallout Continues
About 20 percent of those who bought a health care marketplace plan in 2014 and used tax credits to lower their premiums received faulty information, due to a miscalculation of the premium benchmark amount. Government officials say that these taxpayers wi
New Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Members Announced
29 people have been nominated to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a federal advisory committee charged with providing taxpayer suggestions to improve IRS customer service.
New IRS 8879 Rules Make E-Filing Easier
New guidelines issued by the IRS authorize electronic signatures on Form 8878 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350) and Form 8879 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization).
Tax Questions? The IRS is Now Taking Appointments
The Internal Revenue Service has started taking appointments for customer service. A limited test in 10 of its larger Tax Assistance Centers around the country is meant to see if this approach can help reduce taxpayer wait times during a time of severe bu
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 ...
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.
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