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April 4, 2014

March 10, 2014

  • Simplified Option for Claiming Home Office Deduction Now Available; May Deduct up to $1,500; Saves 1.6 Million Hours A Year IRS

February 27, 2014

  • House Ways and Means Chairman Camp Releases Tax Reform Proposal Accounting Today

February 26, 2014

  • IRS Offers Health Care Tax Tips to Help Individuals Understand Tax Provisions in the Affordable Care Act IRS

February 20, 2014

  • IRS Releases the “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2014; Identity Theft, Phone Scams Lead List IRS

February 13, 2014

  • Tax Preparers Defeat IRS in Appeals Court Ruling on Licensing Scheme Accounting Today

February 11, 2014

  • Treasury and IRS Issue Final Employer Mandate Rules for Obamacare, Giving Extra Time to Small and Large Businesses Accounting Today

January 30, 2014

January 12, 2014

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress; Focuses on Taxpayer Bill of Rights and IRS Funding IRS

November 13, 2013

  • IRS Sends Warning Letters to Tax Practitioners on Inaccurate EITC Claims Accounting Today

November 8, 2013

  • Fast Track Settlement Program Now Available Nationwide; Time-Saving Option Helps Small Businesses Under Audit IRS

November 1, 2013

  • 2014 Inflation Adjustments IRS
  • Pension Limitation 2014 IRS
  • 2014 PTIN Renewal Period Underway for Tax Professionals IRS
  • IRS Warns of Pervasive Telephone Scam IRS

October 23, 2013

  • 2014 Tax Season to Start Later Following Government Closure; IRS Sees Heavy Demand As Operations Resume IRS

October 18, 2013

  • IRS Resumes Operations Following Government Reopening IRS

October 15, 2013

October 2, 2013

  • IRS Operations During The Lapse In Appropriations IRS

October 1, 2013

September 24, 2013

September 10, 2013

  • Treasury and IRS Propose Rules for Affordable Care Act Information Reporting Accounting Today

August 31, 2013

  • Treasury and IRS Announce That All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes; Ruling Provides Certainty, Benefits and Protections Under Federal Tax Law for Same-Sex Married Couples IRS
  • IRS Finalizes Affordable Care Act's Individual Mandate Regulations Accounting Today

August 27, 2013

August 19, 2013

  • Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Provisions IRS

August 15, 2013

  • Families Would Get Average of $2,700 in Tax Credits for Buying Health Insurance Accounting Today
  • IRS Sets Rules for Disclosing Tax Return Info under Health Care Law Accounting Today

August 14, 2013

July 11, 2013

  • IRS Warns of Impending Tax Relief Deadline Related to Boston Marathon Bombing Accounting Today

July 3, 2013

  • Obama Administration Delays Employer Mandate for Affordable Care Act Accounting Today

July 2, 2013

  • IRS Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act IRS

June 27, 2013

May 22, 2013

  • IRS Gives Tax Relief To Oklahoma Tornado Victims; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadlines Extended to Sept. 30 IRS
  • More Taxpayers e-file from Home in 2013 IRS

May 13, 2013

  • IRS Changes Tax-Filing Requirements for Large Corporations and Partnerships Accounting Today

May 7, 2013

April 17, 2013

  • IRS Announces Three-Month Filing, Payment Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosions IRS

March 24, 2013

  • IRS Releases the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2013 IRS

March 21, 2013

  • Relief Available To Many Extension Requesters Claiming Tax Benefits IRS

March 18, 2013

March 6, 2013

  • IRS Now Accepting All 2012 Returns IRS

March 1, 2013

  • Like Share Print IRS Expands Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program; Relief From Past Payroll Taxes Available to More Employers Who Reclassify Their Workers As Employees IRS

February 15, 2013

  • IRS Statement on "Where's My Refund?" Tool IRS

February 8, 2013

  • IRS To Accept Tax Returns with Education Credits, Depreciation Next Week IRS

February 5, 2013

February 4, 2013

  • Many Business Tax Filers Can File for 2012 Starting Feb. 4 IRS
  • IRS Extends Tax Relief to Some New Jersey and New York Victims of Hurricane Sandy; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to April 1, 2013 IRS

January 31, 2013

  • IRS Kicks Off 2013 Tax Season IRS

January 29, 2013

  • IRS To Accept Returns Claiming Education Credits by Mid-February IRS
  • Tips for Taxpayers, Victims about Identity Theft and Tax Returns IRS
  • IRS Combats Identity Theft and Refund Fraud on Many Fronts IRS

January 25, 2013

  • IRS Announces Guidance on the Principal Reduction Alternative Offered in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) IRS

January 22, 2013

  • IRS Loses Lawsuit Challenging Authority to Regulate Tax Preparers Accounting Today

January 18, 2013

  • Tax-Free Transfers to Charity Renewed For IRA Owners 70½ or Older; Rollovers This Month Can Still Count For 2012 IRS
  • IRS Announces Simplified Option for Claiming Home Office Deduction Starting This Year; Eligible Home-Based Businesses May Deduct up to $1,500; Saves Taxpayers 1.6 Million Hours A Year IRS

January 14, 2013

January 10, 2013

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress; Focuses on Tax Reform, IRS Funding and Identity Theft IRS

January 9, 2013

  • IRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening For 1040 Filers IRS

January 4, 2013

  • IRS Provides Updated Withholding Guidance for 2013 IRS

January 2, 2013

December 31, 2012

December 27, 2012

  • Tax Preparers Must Renew Their PTINs and Those Required to Take the RTRP Test Should Schedule It As Soon As Possible IRS

December 5, 2012

December 3, 2012

November 30, 2012

  • IRS Strengthens Integrity of ITIN System; Revised Application Procedures in Effect for Upcoming Filing Season IRS

November 26, 2012

  • IRS Delays Effective Date of Repair vs. Capitalization Regulations Accounting Today

November 19, 2012

November 16, 2012

November 14, 2012

  • IRS Warns AMT Could Affect 60 Million Taxpayers Unless Patched Accounting Today

November 13, 2012

  • Fraudulent Tax Refund Attempts Caused Delays for Legitimate Taxpayers in 2012 Accounting Today

November 8, 2012

  • Prepared Remarks of IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman before the AICPA, Washington, DC IRS

November 5, 2012

  • IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to Feb. 1, 2013 IRS

November 1, 2012

  • IRS Gives Additional Time to Taxpayers and Preparers Affected by Hurricane Sandy; File and Pay by Nov. 7 IRS

October 25, 2012

Octobber 23, 2012

  • PTIN Renewal Period Underway for All Tax Professionals; Registered Tax Return Preparer Candidates Urged to Schedule Tests IRS

October 19, 2012

October 1, 2012

  • Tax-filing and Payment Extensions Expire Oct. 15; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits; Choose e-file; Payment Options Available IRS

September 14, 2012

  • TIGTA Says Collection Fraud Referral Program Has Been Successful, but Can Be Improved Accounting Today

September 13, 2012

September 6, 2012

  • Report Details Problems with Failed Tax Refund Debit Card Program Accounting Today

August 31, 2012

August 14, 2012

July 27, 2012

July 20, 2012

July 2, 2012

June 29, 2012

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Identifies Challenges and Issues for Upcoming Year in Mid-Year Report to Congress IRS

June 25, 2012

  • IRS Strengthens ITIN Application Requirements; Interim Changes Will Protect the Integrity of the ITIN Process IRS

June 12, 2012

  • Prepare for Hurricanes, Disasters by Safeguarding Tax Records IRS

June 8, 2012

  • IRS Marks Third Anniversary of Return Preparer Review; Urges Required Preparers to Take Competency Test as Soon as Possible IRS

May 23, 2012

  • IRS Announces 43 Small Offices to Close, Others to be Consolidated; Agency Sheds More than One Million Square Feet of Office Space IRS

May 22, 2012

  • IRS Announces More Flexible Offer-in-Compromise Terms to Help a Greater Number of Struggling Taxpayers Make a Fresh Start IRS

May 17, 2012

May 8, 2012

April 30, 2012

  • Taxpayer Advocates Cope with IRS Tax Refund Delays and Identity Theft Accounting Today

April 25, 2012

April 20, 2012

April 6, 2012

  • Prepared Remarks Commissioner of Internal Revenue Douglas H. Shulman before the National Press Club IRS

March 27, 2012

  • IRS Provides Penalty Relief to Farmers Affected by MF Global Bankruptcy IRS

March 23, 2012

March 15, 2012

March 13, 2012

March 12, 2012

  • IRS Sends Test Results; First Registered Tax Return Preparer Certificates IRS

March 8, 2012

March 5, 2012

February 23, 2012

February 18, 2012

  • Congress Passes Payroll Tax Cut and Unemployment Benefits Extension Accounting Today

February 17, 2012

  • IRS Releases the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2012 IRS

February 16, 2012

February 15, 2012

  • IRS Proposes to Expand List of Tax Preparers Who May Obtain a PTIN Accounting Today

February 14, 2012

  • IRS FY 2013 Budget Proposal Summary IRS
  • IRS Issues Rules for Providing K-1s Electronically IRS

February 13, 2012

  • IRS Reminds Preparers and Providers of New Continuing Education Requirements IRS
  • IRS Won’t Require Reconciling 1099-K Reports on Credit Card Payments with Gross Receipts Accounting Today

February 10, 2012

  • IRS Releases Guidance on How to Claim Expanded Veterans Tax Credit; Certification Requirements Streamlined IRS

February 9, 2012

  • Treasury, IRS Issue Proposed Regulations for FATCA Implementation IRS

January 27, 2012

January 17, 2012

January 6, 2012

  • More Innocent Spouses Qualify for Relief Under New IRS Guidelines IRS

December 27, 2011

  • Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily Extended into 2012 IRS

December 21, 2011

  • Starting Jan. 1: Tax Preparers Need to File Due Diligence Checklist with All Earned Income Tax Credit Claims IRS

December 19, 2011

  • Filing Deadline Extended to March 30 for Some Tax-Exempt Organizations IRS

December 16, 2011

  • IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Giving IRS
  • IRS Urges Preparers to Renew PTINs for 2012 IRS

December 15, 2011

  • IRS Releases Guidance on Foreign Financial Asset Reporting IRS

December 12, 2011

  • Information for U.S. Citizens or Dual Citizens Residing Outside the U.S. IRS
  • IRS Announces 2012 Standard Mileage Rates, Most Rates Are the Same as in July IRS

December 7, 2011

  • IRS Announces Standards for Continuing Education Providers and Accrediting Organizations IRS

November 23, 2011

  • IRS Moves to Next Phase of Return Preparer Initiative; New Competency Test to Begin IRS

November 17, 2011

  • Congress Passes 3% Withholding Repeal and Vet Jobs Tax Credits Accounting Today

November 15, 2011

November 14, 2011

November 9, 2011

October 28, 2011

  • FAQs on New Payment Card Reporting Requirements IRS

October 27, 2011

October 25, 2011

October 24, 2011

  • IRS Begins PTIN Renewals for 2012 Filing Season IRS

October 14, 2011

  • Tax Extension Reminder: Don't Overlook Special Individual and Small Business Tax Benefits; Choose e-file, e-pay IRS
  • IRS Urges Tax Professionals to Prepare Now for New e-File Rules IRS

October 7, 2011

  • IRS Proposes Requiring Preparers to File EITC Checklist with Returns Accounting Today

October 6, 2011

  • New: Surviving Spouses to Benefit from Portability Election; Estate Tax Return Required to Make this Choice For Some, Form 706 Due as Early as Oct. 3 IRS

September 22, 2011

  • IRS Issues Guidance to Further Implement Return Preparer Oversight IRS

September 20, 2011

September 19, 2011

September 15, 2011

  • IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Cell Phones; Provides Small Business Recordkeeping Relief IRS

September 13, 2011

September 12, 2011

  • Senate Passes Patent Reform Bill Banning Tax Strategy Patents Accounting Today

September 9, 2011

September 8, 2011

  • Intuit to Release QuickBooks 2012 Accountant and Other Editions Accounting Today

September 7, 2011

September 6, 2011

  • IRS Gives One-Week Filing Extension to Taxpayers Whose Preparers Were Affected by Hurricane Irene IRS

August 24, 2011

August 18, 2011

August 10, 2011

  • 2010 Form 8939 is Due Nov. 15; Reporting Option Applies to Many Large Estates IRS

August 5, 2011

August 3, 2011

July 26, 2011

  • Two-Year Limit No Longer Applies to Many Innocent Spouse Requests IRS

July 22, 2011

  • Congress Plans Oversight Hearing on IRS Tax Preparer Regulation Accounting Today

July 20, 2011

  • Republican Senator Coburn Proposes Eliminating Tax Credits as Part of Deficit Plan Accounting Today

July 15, 2011

  • Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance Outlining Phased Implementation of FATCA Beginning in 2013 IRS

July 13, 2011

  • IRS Identifies 100,000 Preparers Who Failed to Follow New PTIN Rules IRS

July 12, 2011

  • IRS Urges Taxpayers to Avoid Becoming Victims of Tax Scams IRS

July 1, 2011

June 30, 2011

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Submits Mid-Year Report to Congress; Identifies Priority Challenges and Issues for Upcoming Year IRS

June 28, 2011

  • IRS Sets Tax Filing Extension at 5 Months for Partnership, Estate and Trust Returns Accounting Today

June 23, 2011

  • IRS Increases Mileage Rate to 55.5 Cents per Mile IRS

June 17, 2011

  • IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) Delivers Report to Congress IRS

June 13, 2011

  • June 15 Tax Deadline Nears for Americans Abroad; Don’t Forget to Report Foreign Accounts IRS

June 10, 2011

  • One Billion Served: IRS E-File Passes Major Milestone IRS
  • IRS Identifies Organizations that Have Lost Tax-Exempt Status; Announces Special Steps to Help Revoked Organizations IRS

June 7, 2011

  • IRS Asks for Input on Tax Preparer Exams WebCPA

June 2, 2011

  • Prepare for Hurricanes, Disasters by Safeguarding Tax Records IRS

June 1, 2011

  • IRS Restricts Use of Term ‘Registered Tax Return Preparer’ Accounting Today

May 31, 2011

May 18, 2011

  • IRS Marks Small Business Week by Showcasing Tools, Resources; Spotlights Tax Benefits Available in 2011 IRS

May 13, 2011

  • Congressional Bill Would Provide Tax Holiday on Corporate Profits Repatriation Accounting Today

May 4, 2011

April 25, 2011

  • IRS Begins Enforcement of New Return Preparer Rules IRS

April 13, 2011

  • Can’t File on Time? Get an Extension until Oct. 17 IRS
  • April 18 Deadline Approaching; Check IRS Payment Options IRS
  • IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Use the IRS2Go App to Check Refunds; Downloads Top 250,000 IRS

April 8, 2011

  • Don’t Fall Prey to the 2011 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams IRS

April 6, 2011

  • IRS Announces Qualified Disaster Treatment for Japan IRS

April 1, 2011

  • Treasury Dept. and IRS Extend the Deadline for Filing Form 8939 Beyond the Previously Set April 18; Guidance to Follow with a New Deadline IRS

March 30, 2011

  • IRS Offers Guidance and Relief on Health Coverage Reporting Requirements Accounting Today

March 29, 2011

March 24, 2011

  • Update on First Time Homebuyer Credit and Tax Refunds IRS

March 22, 2011

March 18, 2011

  • IRS Proposes to Extend Authorization Period for Disclosing Taxpayer Data to Third Parties Accounting Today

March 14, 2011

  • More Tax Refunds Paid, IRS Reminds Filers About Savings Bond Option IRS

March 8, 2011

February 25, 2011

  • IRS Announces New Effort to Help Struggling Taxpayers Get a Fresh Start; Major Changes Made to Lien Process IRS

February 17, 2011

February 7, 2011

February 3, 2011

January 25, 2011

  • IRS Launches the IRS2Go App for iPhone, Android; Taxpayers Can Check Refunds, Get Tax Information IRS

January 21, 2011

  • IRS to Start Processing Delayed Returns on Feb. 14; Most People Unaffected and Can File Now IRS

January 20, 2011

January 18, 2011

  • IRS e-file Launches Today; Most Taxpayers Can File Immediately IRS

January 14, 2011

January 6, 2011

  • IRS Kicks Off 2011 Tax Season with Deadline Extended to April 18; Taxpayers Impacted by Recent Tax Breaks Can File Starting in Mid- to Late February IRS

December 31, 2010

  • IRS Provides Guidance for CPA Firms on New Tax Preparer Regulations Accounting Today

December 27, 2010

  • Tax Season Starts on Time for Most Taxpayers; Those Affected by Late Tax Breaks Can File in Mid- to Late February IRS

December 20 2010

  • Payroll Tax Cut to Boost Take-Home Pay for Most Workers; New Withholding Details Now Available on IRS.gov IRS

December 16, 2010

November 17, 2010

November 10, 2010

  • Lawmakers Promise to Patch AMT WebCPA

October 27, 2010

  • IRS to Waive Tax Preparer Education Rules in First Year WebCPA

October 26, 2010

  • IRS Begins Notifying Tax Return Preparers on PTIN Renewals IRS

October 18, 2010

  • IRS Changes Rules on Mortgage Interest Deductions WebCPA

October 13, 2010

  • IRS Issues Final Regulations on New Basis Reporting Requirement; For Investors, Reporting Gains and Losses Gets Easier Starting in 2011 IRS
  • IRS Releases Draft W-2 Form for 2011; Announces Relief for Employers IRS

September 29, 2010

  • New Online Registration System for Paid Tax Return Preparers Is Now Available IRS

September 23, 2010

  • IRS Will Get Tougher on Unpaid Employment Taxes WebCPA

September 17, 2010

  • Senate Passes Small Business Jobs Act WebCPA
  • Baucus Introduces New Tax Cut Extenders Bill Web CPA

September 8, 2010

  • IRS Releases Form to Help Small Businesses Claim New Health Care Tax Credit IRS

September 7, 2010

  • IRS Issues Guidance Explaining 2011 Changes to Flexible Spending Arrangements IRS

September 3, 2010

  • Treasury to Test Tax Refunds on Debit Cards WebCPA

August 31, 2010

  • IRS Expects to Register 1.2 Million Tax Preparers WebCPA

August 25, 2010

  • Intuit ProLine Tax Import Aims at Scan and Populate Market WebCPA

August 23, 2010

  • IRS Releases Guidance on Expanded NOL Carryback WebCPA

August 20, 2010

  • Proposed Regulations Expand the Use of Electronic Payment System and Discontinue Paper Coupons Next Year IRS

August 18, 2010

  • IRS Announces New Return Preparer Application System and User Fee; IRS Also Releases Proposed Regulations to Amend Circular 230 Rules IRS

August 13, 2010

  • IRS Prepares Preparers for Preparer Requirements WebCPA

August 10, 2010

  • IRS Expects Tax Preparers to Help Close Tax Gap WebCPA

August 6, 2010

  • IRS Won’t Offer Debt Indicator for RALs Next Year WebCPA
  • IRS Realigns and Renames Large Business Division, Enhances Focus on International Tax Administration IRS

July 27, 2010

  • House Unveils Renewable Energy Tax Credit Bill WebCPA
  • IRS Offers One-Time Special Filing Relief Program for Small Charities; Oct. 15 Due Date to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status IRS

July 23, 2010

  • IRS Proposes $50 Fee for Tax Preparer Registration WebCPA
  • IRS to Check More for Accuracy-Related Penalties WebCPA

July 15, 2010

  • Senate Deliberates Fate of Expiring Bush Tax Cuts WebCPA
  • Senators Propose Estate Tax Fix WebCPA

July 14, 2010

  • IRS Announces Opening Times, Addresses for July 17 Special Assistance Day for Gulf Oil Spill Victims IRS

July 13, 2010

  • 4.5 Million New Workers Eligible for Tax Exemptions WebCPA

July 2, 2010

  • Closing Deadline Extended to Sept. 30 for Eligible Homebuyer Credit Purchases IRS

June 28, 2010

  • IRS Offers Tax Help to Oil Spill Victims WebCPA

June 17, 2010

  • Affordable Care Act Provides Expanded Tax Benefit to Health Professionals Working in Underserved Areas IRS

June 16, 2010

  • House Passes Small Business Tax Relief Bill WebCPA

June 15, 2010

  • IRS Issues Regulations on 10-Percent Tax on Tanning Services Effective July 1 IRS
  • IRS Processes Paper Checks Too Slowly WebCPA

June 2, 2010

  • IRS presents IRS Live – New Requirements for Tax Return Preparers – Learn the Who, What, When and How IRS

June 1, 2010

  • House Passes Tax Extenders and Unemployment Bill WebCPA

May 28, 2010

  • IRS Probes 401(k) Compliance WebCPA
  • Prepared Remarks of IRS Commissioner Douglas H. Shulman Before the American Payroll Association and the American Accounts Payable Association IRS

May 18, 2010

  • Small Businesses Can Collect Both Federal and State Health Care Tax Credits WebCPA
  • Lax Security on IRS Site Used by Tax Preparers WebCPA
  • Form to Claim Payroll Tax Exemption for Hiring New Workers Now Available IRS

May 17, 2010

  • IRS to Improve Nonresident Alien Tax Compliance WebCPA
  • IRS Offers Details on New Small Business Health Care Tax Credit IRS

May 10, 2010

  • IRA Noncompliance on the Rise WebCPA
  • Many Tax-Exempt Organizations Must File Form 990 by May 17 Deadline to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status with IRS IRS

May 7, 2010

  • AICPA Backs IRS Tax Preparer ID Plan WebCPA

April 28, 2010

  • IRS Offers Guidance on Health Coverage for Children WebCPA

April 20, 2010

  • IRS Reaches Out to Millions of Employers on Benefits of New Health Care Tax Credit IRS
  • Treasury Requires More Electronic Transactions WebCPA

April 13, 2010

  • IRS Reduces Audits of Large Corporations WebCPA
  • IRS to Step up Audits of Sole Proprietors WebCPA

April 2, 2010

  • New for 2010: Tax Credit Helps Small Employers Provide Health Insurance Coverage IRS

March 26, 2010

  • IRS Plans Tax Preparer IDs and Testing WebCPA
  • More Consumers Plan to File Their Taxes Online WebCPA

March 25, 2010

  • IRS Proposes Regulations on Preparer ID Numbers WebCPA
  • Most Married Partners Unaware of QJV Filing Option WebCPA

March 22, 2010

  • House Passes Health Insurance Reform WebCPA

March 17, 2010

  • Beware of IRS’ 2010 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams IRS

March 11, 2010

  • Senate Passes Tax Extenders and Unemployment Bill WebCPA
  • Intuit Online Payroll Now Available via Google Apps WebCPA

March 10, 2010

  • IRS Outlines Additional Steps to Assist Unemployed Taxpayers and Others IRS

March 9, 2010

  • AMT Fix, Tax Extenders Could Add $3 Trillion to Debt WebCPA
  • IRS Provides Safe Harbor for Like-Kind Exchange WebCPA

March 4, 2010

  • IRS Extends Moratorium on Tax Shelter Penalties WebCPA

February 25, 2010

  • Senate Passes Job Creation Bill WebCPA
  • Feb. 28 is Last Day for Special Tax Option for Haiti Relief Donations IRS

February 19, 2010

  • Statement of IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman Regarding the Austin Incident IRS

February 18, 2010

  • Taxpayers Cheer Move to Regulate Tax Preparers IRS

February 16, 2010

  • Reid Scales Back Senate Jobs Bill WebCPA

February 12, 2010

  • Senate Releases Draft of Jobs Bill WebCPA
  • Intuit Offers Cash Grants to Small Businesses WebCPA

February 11, 2010

  • Senate Democrats’ Jobs Bill Includes Tax Breaks WebCPA

February 10, 2010

  • IRS Debunks Frivolous Tax Argument IRS

February 2, 2010

  • Obama Unveils FY 2011 Budget WebCPA

February 1, 2010

  • Taxpayers in Nine States and the District of Columbia File with Different Centers this Year IRS

January 27, 2010

  • IRS Commissioner Proposes Changes to Reporting Requirements on Uncertain Tax Positions WebCPA
  • Obama Calls for Expanding Middle-Class Tax Benefits WebCPA

January 26, 2010

  • Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief IRS

January 25, 2010

  • IRS Announces Qualified Disaster Treatment for Haiti IRS

January 22, 2010

  • Senate Unanimously Approves Bill To Speed Haiti Tax Deductions WebCPA
  • The IRS Reminds Tax-Exempt Organizations of All Sizes to File the Form 990 on Time to Preserve Their Tax Exempt Status IRS

January 21, 2010

  • House Unanimously Passes Haiti Tax Deduction Bill WebCPA
  • COBRA Subsidy Eligibility Period Extended Through February; 15-Months Subsidy Now Available to Those Who Qualify IRS

January 18, 2010

  • Lawmakers Propose Bill to Speed Haiti Tax Deductions WebCPA
  • Lawmakers Call for Wall Street Bonus Tax WebCPA

January 15, 2010

  • GAO Sees Problems with S Corp Tax Compliance WebCPA
  • Obama Proposes Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee WebCPA

January 14, 2010

  • Intuit Intros Lacerte, ProSeries Certification WebCPA

January 12, 2010

  • IRS Announces Streamlined and Simplified Notices to Taxpayers IRS

January 7, 2010

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress; Focuses on Taxpayer Service, Collection, Preparer Regulation IRS
  • IRS Imposes New Fees on Nonprofits WebCPA

January 6, 2010

  • Intuit Launches Client Data Review Challenge WebCPA

January 5, 2010

  • IRS Proposes New Registration, Testing and Continuing Education Requirements for Tax Return Preparers Not Already Subject to Oversight IRS

January 4, 2010

  • California Toughens Requirements for Accountants WebCPA
  • Expanded 120-Day Time Window Applies to Disclosure Authorizations; IRS Requests Comments on Rule Change IRS

December 31, 2009

  • IRS Loosens Rules on Preparer Use of Taxpayer Info WebCPA

December 28, 2009

  • IRS Extends Moratorium on Small Business Penalties WebCPA
  • Tax Refunds Can Go into Savings Bonds Next Year WebCPA

December 24, 2009

  • IRS Can’t Verify Eligibility for Stimulus Tax Breaks WebCPA

December 23, 2009

  • Estate Tax Dilemma Looms in 2010 WebCPA
  • Millions of IRS Tax ID Numbers Could be Fraudulent WebCPA

December 21, 2009

  • Intuit Intros Online Version of ProLine Tax Software WebCPA

December 18, 2009

  • IRS Reminds Car Shoppers about 2009 Tax Break IRS

December 17, 2009

  • Estate Tax to Temporarily Expire Until Next Year WebCPA
  • IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on New Basis Reporting Requirement IRS

December 10, 2009

  • House Passes Tax Extenders Act House

December 9, 2009

  • Obama Proposes Tax Cuts to Spur Hiring WebCPA
  • Research Tax Credit Skewed Toward Big Companies WebCPA

December 7, 2009

  • IRS Publishes Guide to Latest Tax Breaks WebCPA
  • Senior Execs Foresee Value-Added Tax in U.S. WebCPA

December 4, 2009

  • House Approves 45 Percent Estate Tax Extension WebCPA
  • AICPA, CICA Combat ID Theft with Privacy Principles WebCPA
  • IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates IRS

December 1, 2009

  • Volcker Delays Tax Reform Task Force Report WebCPA
  • IRS Extends Food Industry Tip Reporting Program IRS

November 25, 2009

  • First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extended to April 30, 2010; Some Current Homeowners Now Also Qualify IRS
  • Homebuyer Tax Credit Spurs Home Sales in October WebCPA

November 23, 2009

  • IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Reporting Requirement for Payment Card and Third-Party Payment Transactions IRS
  • Most Businesses May Take Advantage Of Expanded Loss Carryback Option Under New IRS Procedure IRS

November 20, 2009

  • Over $532M Wrongly Claimed for Education Tax Credits WebCPA

November 17, 2009

  • Making Work Pay Credit May Cause Millions to Owe More Taxes WebCPA

November 11, 2009

  • Sleeter Group Honors QuickBooks Add-Ons WebCPA
  • Nov. 18 Webinar for Tax Professionals Details Benefits of E-File IRS

November 6, 2009

  • Congress Mandates Electronic Filing WebCPA

November 5, 2009

  • Intuit Names New Members to Advisory Council WebCPA
  • Senate Extends Homebuyer Tax Credit WebCPA

November 4, 2009

  • Two Out of Three Individuals Now Using IRS e-File IRS

October 27, 2009

  • Shulman Has ‘Some Sympathy’ for CPA Concerns WebCPA

October 22, 2009

  • Intuit to Expand 401(k), Health Insurance Market WebCPA
  • Accounting Firms Succeed Despite Economic Slump WebCPA

October 16, 2009

  • IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2010 IRS
  • Inflation Having Little Effect on Tax Rates and Benefits in 2010 IRS

October 14, 2009

  • IRS Mulls Limiting Sole-Proprietor Loss Deductions WebCPA
  • Senate Finance Committee Passes Health Reform Bill WebCPA
  • IRS Creates Retirement Plan Tool for Small Business WebCPA

October 9, 2009

  • Oct. 17 is Last Day for Businesses to Request Tax Credit Certification for Some New Hires IRS

October 2, 2009

  • Taxpayers Have Until Oct. 15 to File Extended 2008 Tax Returns; Offshore Voluntary Disclosures Also Due IRS

October 1, 2009

  • IRS Provides New T&E Expensing Rules WebCPA

September 29, 2009

  • Intuit Unveils QuickBooks 2010 WebCPA

September 28, 2009

  • AICPA Sets Date for Launch of Revamped CPA Exam WebCPA

September 25, 2009

  • IRS Issues Guidance on 2009 Required Minimum Distribution Waiver IRS

September 23, 2009

  • IRS to Require 1040 E-filing by Tax Preparers WebCPA

September 18, 2009

  • First-Time Homebuyer Credit Provides Tax Benefits to 1.4 Million Families to Date, More Claims Expected IRS
  • IRS Announces New Materials Available to Promote Awareness of Recovery Act Tax Benefits IRS

September 15, 2009

  • Intuit to Acquire Mint.com for $170 Million WebCPA

September 14, 2009

  • IRS Seeks Comments from Software Industry and Unenrolled Preparers at Upcoming Public Forum to Improve Tax Preparer Standards IRS
  • Deadlines Near for Business to Choose Expanded NOL Election; Sept. 15 for Many Corporations, Oct. 15 for Individuals IRS

September 9, 2009

  • Obama Aims to Increase Retirement Savings WebCPA

September 2, 2009

  • AICPA Advises IRS to Stick to Circular 230 for CPAs WebCPA

September 1, 2009

  • IRS Could Use Mortgage Data to Pursue Tax Evaders WebCPA

August 27, 2009

  • Small Businesses Worry about Energy Tax Breaks WebCPA

August 26, 2009

  • Intuit to Offer Free Online Tax Software WebCPA

August 24, 2009

  • IRS Features Recovery Tax Credits on YouTube, iTunes IRS

August 19, 2009

  • IRS to Receive Unprecedented Amount of Information in UBS Agreement IRS

August 18, 2009

  • IRS Seeks Comments from Government Agencies at Upcoming Public; Forum on Proposals to Advance Tax Preparer Performance Standards IRS

August 14, 2009

  • For Many Small Businesses, Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund Claims IRS

August 12, 2009

  • Intuit Offers Tax Research WebCPA

August 6, 2009

  • IRS Alerts Public to New Identity Theft Scams IRS

July 30, 2009

  • IRS Warns Taxpayers to Beware of First-Time Homebuyer Credit Fraud IRS

July 27, 2009

  • IRS Seeks Public Comment for Proposals to Boost Tax Preparer Performance Standards IRS

July 16, 2009

  • House Democrats Introduce Health Insurance Bill WebCPA

July 15, 2009

  • Tax Preparer Review; Public Forums to Gather Input this Summer IRS

June 25, 2009

  • IRS Electronic Advisory Committee Delivers Report to Congress IRS

June 24, 2009

  • IRS Updates 1040 for 2009 WebCPA

June 23, 2009

  • Prepare for Hurricanes by Safeguarding Tax Records IRS
  • Intuit Picks Stimulus Grant Winners WebCPA

June 17, 2009

  • Statement of IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman IRS

June 16, 2009

  • 1040 Forms Could Get Bolder and More Colorful WebCPA

June 15, 2009

  • Real Estate Deduction Vexes Taxpayers and IRS WebCPA

June 12, 2009

  • Senate Proposes Boosting Homebuyer Tax Credit WebCPA

June 11, 2009

  • Special Tax Break on New Car Purchases Available in States With No Sales Tax IRS

June 4, 2009

  • Commissioner Doug Shulman's Remarks to the OECD, June 2, 2009 IRS

June 3, 2009

  • Intuit to Acquire PayCycle for $170 Million WebCPA

June 2, 2009

  • Intuit Names 25 Finalists for 'Stimulus Grants' WebCPA

May 29, 2009

  • IRS Offers Tax Credit Guidance to Businesses Hiring Unemployed Veterans and Certain Youth IRS
  • Spring 2009 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available IRS

May 22, 2009

  • Treasury to Simplify Tax Code WebCPA

May 21, 2009

  • Law Offers Special Tax Breaks for Small Business; Act Now and Save, IRS Says IRS

May 15, 2009

  • IRS Announces Withholding Adjustment Option for Pension Plans and Provides Taxpayer Education IRS

May 12, 2009

  • Tax Preparer Proposals in Budget Greenbook WebCPA
  • Obama Proposes Billions in Tax Cuts and Tax Hikes WebCPA

May 11, 2009

  • IRS Reminds Small Charities to File e-Postcards WebCPA

May 1, 2009

  • Home Computer Tax Filings Climb 19.3% WebCPA

April 27, 2009

  • Tax Breaks Available for Taxpayers Who Purchase Qualified Plug-In Electric Vehicles IRS

April 17, 2009

  • Tax Credit for Ford Hybrids Begins Phase-Out IRS

April 14, 2009

  • Beware of IRS’ 2009 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams IRS

April 8, 2009

  • Credit and Debit Card Fees Related to Tax Payment are Deductible IRS

April 3, 2009

  • IRS Grants Minnesota, North Dakota Flood Victims until May 15 To File Tax Returns, Make Payments IRS

April 2, 2009

  • Tax Tips for Individuals and Businesses WebCPA

April 1, 2009

  • IRS Offers Tax Break on New Car Purchases WebCPA

March 27, 2009

  • First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009 IRS
  • House, Senate Budget Committees Finalize Markup WebCPA

March 26, 2009

  • Volcker to Lead Tax Reform Effort WebCPA
  • Intuit Unveils Co-Sponsors, Judges for Grant Competition WebCPA

March 18, 2009

  • Commissioner Shulman's Senate Finance Testimony on Ponzi Schemes and Offshore Tax Evasion Legislation IRS

March 17, 2009

  • New Law Extends Net Operating Loss Carryback for Small Businesses; IRS To Ensure Refunds Paid Timely IRS

March 9, 2009

  • Taxpayers Filing Earlier and Banking Larger Refunds in 2009 IRS

March 3, 2009

  • IRS to Push 1099-MISC Compliance WebCPA

February 27, 2009

  • Obama Budget Includes Tax Increases on Wealthy WebCPA

February 26, 2009

  • Expanded Tax Break Available for 2009 First-Time Homebuyers IRS
  • IRS Releases Information to Help Employers Claim COBRA Medical Coverage Credit on Payroll Tax Form IRS

February 23, 2009

  • New Withholding Tables Now Available on IRS.gov; Most Workers Will See Bigger Paychecks this Spring IRS

February 6, 2009

  • Senate Approves Homebuyer Tax Credit WebCPA

February 2, 2009

  • IRS Offers Tips to Avoid Recovery Rebate Credit Confusion IRS
  • For Many Investors, Year-End Forms to Arrive Later IRS

January 29, 2009

  • House Approves Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 28, 2009

  • Senate Committee Approves Stimulus Tax Cuts WebCPA
  • Intuit Offers $10,000 Grants to Accounting Firms WebCPA

January 27, 2009

  • Lawmakers Hone Tax Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 26, 2009

  • Ways and Means Passes Stimulus Tax Cuts WebCPA

January 22, 2009

  • Taxpayers in Four States File with Different Centers this Year IRS

January 21, 2009

  • California Controller Warns of Tax Refund Delay WebCPA

January 14, 2009

  • Obama Refines Tax Cut Plans WebCPA
  • E-File Opens for 2009 With New Features to Expand Taxpayer Access, Help Speed Refunds IRS

January 13, 2009

  • IRS May Expand Enforcement During Tax Processing WebCPA

January 7, 2009

  • IRS Begins Tax Season 2009 with Steps to Help Financially Distressed Taxpayers; Promotes Credits, e-File Options IRS

January 6, 2009

  • EITC Due Diligence Compliance Program IRS

January 5, 2009

  • Obama plan includes $300 billion in tax cuts MSNBC

December 30, 2008

  • Intuit Ranks on Influential Company List WebCPA

December 23, 2008

  • CPA Firms to Expand Despite Recession WebCPA
  • IRS Beefs up Penalty Regulations WebCPA
  • IRS Changes Lockbox Addresses WebCPA

December 17, 2008

  • IRS Goes Easy on Homeowner Tax Liens WebCPA
  • IRS Revises Tax Return Preparer Penalty Regulations WebCPA

December 15, 2008

  • Congress Kills Minimum Distributions for 2009 WebCPA

December 10, 2008

  • IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations IRS
  • Accounting Firms Go Paperless WebCPA

December 5, 2008

  • CPAs Starting to Accept Global Standards WebCPA
  • Group Urges Obama to Scale Back Estate Tax Cuts WebCPA

December 2, 2008

  • Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement IRS

December 1, 2008

  • New Law Encourages Cash Donations for Midwest Disaster Relief IRS

November 25, 2008

  • IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates IRS
  • IRS Issues Fall 2008 Statistics Of Income Bulletin IRS

November 20, 2008

  • Obama Tax Policy Will Promote Clean Energy WebCPA

November 18, 2008

  • Intuit Debuts Document eSort WebCPA

November 13, 2008

  • Electronic Tax Filing Surges 12 Percent WebCPA
  • Congress Expected to Overhaul Tax Law WebCPA

November 11, 2008

  • Intuit Discounts Online Payroll WebCPA

November 7, 2008

  • Obama Presidency Could Worry Tax Clients WebCPA

November 6, 2008

  • Obama to Push for Stimulus WebCPA

October 22, 2008

  • AICPA Could Internationalize CPA Credential WebCPA

October 17, 2008

  • IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009 IRS

October 16, 2008

  • 2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits IRS

October 15, 2008

  • McCain, Obama Propose Measures for Economic Crisis WebCPA

October 14, 2008

  • Hurricane Grant Guidelines Now Available IRS

October 13, 2008

  • Bill.com Upgrades to Sync with QuickBooks WebCPA
  • Roth Conversion "Do-Over" Ends Oct. 15 WebCPA

October 10, 2008

  • IRS Warns of Stimulus Payment Deadline WebCPA

October 7, 2008

  • Vehicles Certified as Qualified Advanced Lean-Burn Technology Vehicles IRS

October 6, 2008

  • House Passes Bailout Package WebCPA

October 2, 2008

  • Bailout Plan Clears Senate WebCPA
  • Stronger Information Reporting Urged for Rental Real Estate WebCPA

September 30, 2008

  • Intuit Beefs Up QuickBooks WebCPA

September 29, 2008

  • House Passes Tax Extenders Bill WebCPA

September 26, 2008

  • House Passes AMT Patch and Disaster Relief Tax Breaks WebCPA

September 25, 2008

  • Congress Passes Foster Child Act WebCPA

September 24, 2008

  • Senate Passes Energy, Extenders, Disaster Relief and AMT Bill SFC
  • October 15 Deadline Nears; Don’t Let Stimulus Payment Pass You by IRS

September 23, 2008

  • New Era of CPAs Requires New Tools WebCPA

September 19, 2008

  • IRS Taxpayer Privacy Protection a 'Work in Progress' WebCPA
  • Louisiana Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief IRS
  • Texas Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief IRS

September 18, 2008

  • Analysts Forecast 2009 Tax Brackets and Deductions WebCPA

September 15, 2008

  • IRS Gives Taxpayers in Area Threatened by Ike Until Sept. 22 To File Corporate and Individual Estimated Taxes IRS

September 12, 2008

  • SpeedTax to Integrate with QuickBooks WebCPA

September 9, 2008

  • Taxes Most Important Issue for Small Businesses WebCPA
  • IRS Streamlines Tax-Exempt Application Process WebCPA
  • People Can Avoid Common Errors that Delay Stimulus Payments IRS

September 4, 2008

  • Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief IRS

September 3, 2008

  • Republicans Pass Platform with Tax Planks WebCPA

September 2, 2008

  • IRS Software Delays Undelivered Refund Checks WebCPA

August 28, 2008

  • Democrats Approve Tax Planks in Platform WebCPA

August 22, 2008

  • IRS Plans New Taxpayer Warning Letters WebCPA
  • Intuit Offers Mobile Bank Balance Service WebCPA

August 20, 2008

  • IRS Issues Instructions for New Form 990 IRS

August 19, 2008

  • IRS Issues Summer 2008 Statistics Of Income Bulletin IRS

August 11, 2008

  • QuickBooks Creates Rock Jingles for Small Business WebCPA

August 8, 2008

  • Taxpayers with 25 or More Heavy Vehicles Now Must File Excise Tax Forms Electronically IRS
  • IRS Presents Ultimatum on Corporate Tax Shelters WebCPA

August 4, 2008

  • Intuit Upgrades Online Payroll WebCPA

July 31, 2008

  • IRS Revises Business Tax Forms WebCPA
  • AICPA Beefs Up SBA Partnership WebCPA

July 24, 2008

July 21, 2008

  • IRS Sending Stimulus Payment Information to Retirees, Veterans IRS

July 11, 2008

  • Scammers Use e-Mail, Fax to Pose as IRS IRS

July 8, 2008

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Releases Report to Congress; Identifies Priority Challenges and Issues for Upcoming Year IRS

June 30, 2008

  • Committee Wants to Fine Tax Preparers Who Don't E-file WebCPA
  • Filing Extensions Changing for Some Business Taxpayers Later this Year IRS

June 23, 2008

  • IRS May Have Goofed on 385,000 Stimulus Payments WebCPA
  • Up to 5.2 Million Retirees May Miss Stimulus Payments WebCPA

June 20, 2008

  • Intuit Intros Accountant Exchange Service WebCPA
  • Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived in Indiana and Iowa IRS

June 19, 2008

  • IRS Launches Summer Push to Reach Retirees and Disabled Veterans Who Have Yet to File for Their Economic Stimulus Payments IRS

June 18, 2008

  • IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Report Certain Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts by June 30 IRS

June 17, 2008

  • IRS Revises Tax Preparer Penalties WebCPA
  • IRS Gives Storm Victims More Time to File and Pay; Taxpayers in Parts of 10 States Qualify IRS

June 11, 2008

  • Tech Trends in 2008 Will Be "Virtually" Simple! WebCPA
  • Expert: SaaS Will Alter Future Landscape of Accounting Software WebCPA

June 9, 2008

  • Government Probes Tax Refund Anticipation Loans WebCPA

June 6, 2008

  • IRS Adds Functions to Online Payment Agreement Application IRS

May 29, 2008

  • Electronic Tax Filing Climbs 12 Percent WebCPA

May 28, 2008

  • IRS Issues Spring 2008 Statistics of Income Bulletin IRS

May 21, 2008

  • House Reaffirms Commitment to America’s Armed Forces House
  • IRS Experiences Tax Rebate Glitches WebCPA

May 20, 2008

  • AICPA Passes Forensic Accounting Credential WebCPA
  • CPA Exam Fingerprinting Provokes Controversy WebCPA

May 19, 2008

  • Ways and Means Committee Approves Eased Tax Preparer Provision WebCPA

May 15, 2008

  • IRS Provides 2009 Health Savings Account Limits WebCPA

May 14, 2008

  • IRS Reminds Small Tax-Exempt Organizations of the First Filing Date for the e-Postcard Electronic Notice IRS

May 13, 2008

  • Remarks of IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman before the American Bar Association IRS

May 8, 2008

  • IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus Payments; IRS Urges People to Visit IRS.gov IRS
  • Taxpayers Oppose IRS Role in Preparing Taxes WebCPA

May 7, 2008

  • AICPA Adds Content for New CPA Exam WebCPA
  • Accounting Degrees Reach 36-Year High WebCPA

May 6, 2008

  • IRS Offers Procedures for Tax Preparer Penalty Cases WebCPA

May 1, 2008

  • Relief for Stimulus Payments Withdrawn from IRAs and Tax-Favored Accounts IRS

April 30, 2008

  • AICPA Finds Americans Divided on Tax Rebate Plans WebCPA

April 28, 2008

  • Treasury Begins Distributing Tax Rebates WebCPA
  • Financial Planning Niche Growing for CPAs WebCPA

April 23, 2008

  • IRS Launches Campaign to Help New Small Businesses IRS

April 18, 2008

  • IRS to Crack Down on Politicking by Charities WebCPA

April 17, 2008

  • Study Criticizes Government-Run Online Tax Prep WebCPA

April 16, 2008

  • IRS Issues Draft Instructions for Nonprofit Form 990 WebCPA

April 14, 2008

  • Senate Passes Housing Relief Tax Bill WebCPA

April 11, 2008

  • IRS Offers Last Minute Reminders IRS
  • IRS To Issue Guidance on Special 50-Percent Depreciation Allowance IRS

April 10, 2008

  • House Committee Approves CPA Advocate Bill WebCPA

April 8, 2008

  • Free Help Available for Certain Taxpayers, Retirees and Disabled Vets; IRS Continues Efforts to Reach People for Stimulus Payments IRS
  • Payment Options Available for Those Who Can’t Pay in Full IRS

April 7, 2008

  • Stock Options Site Offers Tax Tips WebCPA
  • IRS Issues Final Rules for Territory Business Income WebCPA

April 4, 2008

  • IRS Urges Taxpayers To e-file Extension Requests by April 15 Filing Deadline IRS
  • AICPA Testifies to Senate on Estate Tax Reform WebCPA
  • Survey Says Small Businesses Still Bullish on Growth WebCPA

April 3, 2008

  • IRS Seeks Tax Pros for Advisory Committee WebCPA

April 1, 2008

  • Small Businesses Turn to Tax Pros WebCPA

March 28, 2008

  • IRS Goes on YouTube to Talk Tax Rebates WebCPA

March 27, 2008

  • IRS to Open Tax Locations on 'Super Saturday' WebCPA
  • Tips for Tax Filers on Economic Stimulus Payments IRS

March 25, 2008

  • IRS Sets March 29 as “Super Saturday” to Help Retirees, Veterans and Low-Income Workers Receive Economic Stimulus Payments IRS

March 24, 2008

  • CPAs Answer Tax Questions for USA Today WebCPA

March 20, 2008

  • IRS Has $1.2B in Unclaimed Tax Refunds for 2004 WebCPA

March 19, 2008

  • IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator IRS

March 13, 2008

  • Phishing Scams, Frivolous Arguments Top the 2008 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams IRS
  • IRS Explains How Manufacturers, Purchasers Can Take Advantage of Tax Credit for Fuel Cell Vehicles IRS
  • IRS CADE Processing System Tops 15 Million Tax Returns IRS

March 11, 2008

  • Special Economic Stimulus Payment Packages Go to Social Security, Veterans Recipients IRS

March 10, 2008

  • AICPA Advances CPA State Mobility WebCPA

March 7, 2008

  • IRS Guidance on LIFO Pooling for Resellers of Cars, Light-Duty Trucks IRS
  • Proposed Regulations Issued for Capitalization of Tangible Assets IRS

March 5, 2008

  • IRS Won't Challenge $1 Tax Returns WebCPA
  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Automates Installment Agreement User Fees WebCPA

March 4, 2008

  • IRS Sees Strong Start to E-filing WebCPA

February 29, 2008

  • Special Economic Stimulus Letters Reach Mailboxes in March IRS

February 28, 2008

  • IRS Nixes Distressed-Asset Trust Transactions WebCPA

February 22, 2008

  • Form 4136 Revised; Some Farmers, Fishermen Have Until March 10 to E-File, IRS Says IRS
  • Credit for Honda Hybrids Begins to Phase-Out IRS

February 21, 2008

  • 2008 Economic Stimulus Act Provides Tax Benefits to Businesses IRS

February 19, 2008

  • IRS Provides Safe Harbor on Rental Property WebCPA

February 14, 2008

  • IRS Successfully Processing Tax Forms Affected by AMT Legislation IRS
  • Intuit Predicts Future of Small Business WebCPA

February 12, 2008

  • Mortgage Workouts, Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners; Claim Relief on Newly-Revised IRS Form IRS

February 11, 2008

  • Bush to Sign Stimulus Deal WebCPA

February 8, 2008

  • Tax Returns from Seven States Go to Different Centers IRS

February 7, 2008

  • Intuit Offers Hiring and Payment Guide WebCPA

February 6, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: W-2 Social Security Box Moves WebCPA

February 5, 2008

  • Bush Budget Pushes Tax Proposals WebCPA

February 1, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: Changes to 2007 Form 1040 Instructions WebCPA

January 31, 2008

  • New E-Mail and Phone Scams Use IRS Name WebCPA

January 30, 2008

  • AICPA Hits Tax Patents WebCPA

January 29, 2008

  • Senator Proposes Adding to Tax Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 24, 2008

  • Lawmakers clinch a deal on tax rebates MSNBC

January 22, 2008

  • Bush Proposes Tax Stimulus Plan WebCPA

January 18, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Boosts Tax Audits WebCPA

January 17, 2008

  • Congressional Budget Office Considers Tax Stimulus WebCPA

January 16, 2008

  • Tax Provisions Expiring in 2008 WebCPA

January 15, 2008

  • IRS Adds to Frivolous Claims List WebCPA

January 14, 2008

  • Intuit Reveals Accountant Strategy WebCPA

January 10, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: Form 1040 Changes WebCPA

January 9, 2008

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Report to Congress IRS
  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Sets Rules for Charitable Contributions WebCPA
  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Will Accept Mismatched ITIN/SSN Returns WebCPA

January 8, 2008

  • Bush Ponders Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 4, 2008

  • Lacerte and ProSeries Ready for AMT Patch WebCPA

January 3, 2008

  • Treasury and IRS Give Taxpayers Greater Control over Information Held by Tax Preparers; Propose Marketing Restrictions on RALs IRS

January 2, 2008

  • IRS Beefs up Conduct Standards for Tax Preparers WebCPA
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