Tax News from Accounting Today

Many firms are in the dark about exactly what to do for their clients in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariff authority.

Up in smoke; contingency planning; disaster strikes; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Undercover investigators found pervasive incompetence, fraud and significant errors among a sample group of non-credentialed tax preparers in half a dozen states.

The IRS managed to get through last filing season despite extensive budget and staffing cuts, according to a GAO report, but is facing tax changes this year.

While AI is suitable for some tasks and use cases, there are other tax applications that are simply too risky, whether from an economic or security standpoint.

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case revolving around whether a county violated the rights of a homeowner whose home was foreclosed on for owing taxes.

While Republican-led states are mostly adopting the various tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some states led by Democrats are refusing to go along.

The Internal Revenue Service confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's term as acting IRS commissioner has expired, although he will continue to oversee it.

Questions this season reflect confusion about 1099 income, new OBBBA deductions and retirement considerations, according to data from online expert platform JustAnswer.

The legislation would eliminate income taxes for Americans who earn less than $46,000 and reduce income taxes for those making between $46,000 and $80,500.

Millionaire's lifestyle; Cocoplum loco; bourbon beef; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

California's proposed wealth tax has become one of the most closely watched fiscal policy experiments in American history.

The new IRS Tax Withholding Estimator accounts for changes to tax credits and deductions introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The IRS changed the submission process for groups that intend to operate as 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organizations, requiring them to submit forms through Pay.gov.

The firms that are starting to feel a real difference in the busy season are not working harder; they are redesigning the way the audit process runs.

The IRS's changes in its instructions for claiming the new tax deduction for tips is making it more difficult for self-employed and gig economy workers.

Here's a tip; what a relief; established client base; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

More than 830,000 taxpayers have received notices saying their tax refunds are being delayed due to an executive order requiring electronic payments.

AI has emerged as a potential force multiplier, but can it augment capacity in a way that is sustainable and responsibly governed?

The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual list of the 12 most dangerous tax scams, including a new long-term capital gains credit scam, bad advice on social media, and more.