Jeff Stimpson

The due date for applying has been set at June 20.

Preparer, politician, prisoner; fake losses and deductions; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Deductions for state and local taxes; ‘stealing from the dead;’ how to do away with refundable credits; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

H&R Block said that its e-filings were down for tax season, but that it still gained in market share.

There are nine spots open for stakeholders starting in January 2018.

Fake financial instruments, 26 states and $9 million, and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax breaks for the profitable; how long to keep tax docs; unenrolled preparers; analytical procedures for auditors; other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

False losses claimed; kids’ IDs for sale; ‘lavish lifestyle’ becomes eight months in jail; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

The Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee has openings for seven new members.

The IRS has advice for tax clients who missed the April 18 deadline.

Avoiding double taxation; memorable marketing; the United mess; different kinds of returns; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Victims of natural disasters, military personnel and others may not have to file by April 18,

Maryland red lights more preparers; gambling with ill-gotten gains; deli defrauding; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

The IRS is reminding taxpayers and tax pros that income tax returns aren't the only things that need to be in by next Tuesday.

Health care changes and the possibility of tax reform dominate the conversation.

Tax Day giveaways; a big scammer busted; Sec. 475(f) elections; Generation C; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Not that there's a lot of down-time, mind you ...

Creative parking violations; scams at day care; “additional” cash fees; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Roads vs. taxes; stopgap budget planning; Obamacare’s good and bad; other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NCCPAP, NSA and others have combined to ask for improvements.