
Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writerJeff Stimpson is a veteran freelance journalist who previously served as editor of The Practical Accountant.

Jeff Stimpson is a veteran freelance journalist who previously served as editor of The Practical Accountant.
IRS shares research papers on noncompliance, tax liens, unpaid taxes and more.
Inflating and stealing refunds, three sentenced for faking Scheduled C figures; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
No matter how small your firm is, your clients’ information is very tempting to hackers.
The IRS is still seeking other candidates for the advisory committee.
Return changes in FAFSA; Trump and the AMT; charitable donation overstatements; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
One scheme asks preparers and taxpayers to redirect their tax refunds.
Applications will now be returned if the taxpayer hasn't filed all the required returns.
Preparers prepare for extra steps on returns with the EITC, CTC and AOTC.
The 36 franchisees added in the last year have bought 125 territories from the tax prep chain.
An ITS preparer sentenced, an injunction for ‘serial tax fraud,’ and other highlights of recent cases.
Business taxpayers affected by the winter storm can apply for extra time until March 20.
Frictionless tax compliance; ATGs; giving up bonus depreciation and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
The IRS is seeking members from across the country for an important advisory committee.
Tax pros share the issues they’re most concerned about for this year’s returns.
H&R Block Inc. reported that its revenues declined $22.7 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2017 due to the delayed tax season.
Security concerns could keep the data tool down for weeks.
The tax prep chain credits its marketing and fast refunds.
Tax attorneys who didn’t file, 19 suspended preparers in Maryland, and other highlights of recent tax fraud cases.
They also helped clients get $4.3 million in refunds.
The IRS has announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1.