Taxes
Tax Tips from the Illinois CPA Society
Filing your federal and state tax returns is always a hectic process. CPAs, certified public accountants, have your back.
Ohtani’s Contract Prompts California Controller to Ask Congress to Step In on Deferrals
Congress should narrow a loophole that could spare Shohei Ohtani from paying tens of millions in California taxes, Malia Cohen said.
Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress, Identifies Top 10 Problems with Agency
The report credits the Internal Revenue Service with substantially improving taxpayer services and developing plans to transform the taxpayer experience in the coming years, but it identifies paper processing as an area of continuing weakness.
Long IRS Delays in Assisting Identity Theft Victims Are ‘Unconscionable,’ National Taxpayer Advocate Says
Nearly 500,000 taxpayers with cases pending at the IRS waited almost 19 months for their identity theft issues to be resolved.
Tax Tips for Accountants With Gambling Clients
With millions trying their luck, complex tax rules for reporting and deducting gambling winnings and losses present new challenges for taxpayers.
IRS Warns Tax Pros of Another ‘New Client’ Scheme Involving Cybercriminals
The IRS has seen a new round of email scams where cybercriminals pose as potential clients looking for tax help.
Trump Considers Making Permanent 2017 Tax Cuts for Individuals
While Trump plans to keep the 21% corporate tax rate unchanged if re-elected, his 2017 tax cuts for individuals will expire after 2025.
Tax Season to Start January 29, 2024
The IRS has announced that it will start accepting and processing tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. The agency expects more than 128.7 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15, 2024, tax deadline.