Tax practice

Tax havens are partly to blame for the rising level of income inequality, according to a new report from Oxfam America.

European Union lawmakers said governments that give multibillion-euro tax subsidies to big companies shouldn’t get to pocket the money themselves if regulators order them to claw back illegal state aid.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is urging taxpayers and practitioners to be on “high alert” about a massive telephone fraud scam being committed by criminals impersonating Internal Revenue Service employees.

A large number of important tax changes go into effect this year for businesses.

The Internal Revenue Service warned authorized electronic filing providers Tuesday that they should not submit electronic tax returns to the IRS before receiving all Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R from taxpayers.

The Internal Revenue Service is reducing the number of people who serve on its Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities and changing the committee’s focus.

Thomson Reuters Checkpoint has added customizable tools to address concerns about controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.

Tax preparation software developer TaxAct disclosed a data breach, leading the company to suspend the accounts of more than 9,000 customers.

The Internal Revenue Service launched the tax-filing season Tuesday, promising better taxpayer and practitioner service, although a labor union official representing IRS employees warned there could still be problems.

Apple Inc. may be facing a hefty tax bill in Europe.

The IRS and Free File Alliance have unveiled Free File with many changes and updates for 2016, including more free state return options and easier Form W-2 imports.

Highlights of some of our favorite tax-related blogs from the past week.

Clients often think that because their passion automatically equals a business -- but tax authorities are sticklers for precise terminology.

U.S. Wealth Management CEO John Napolitano describes how CPA financial planners can leverage tax season meetings.

With tax season set to start on January 19, there are a number of important tax changes that taxpayers and preparers should be aware of to help make the filing process as smooth as possible.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s call Tuesday to increase taxes on the wealthy and close “loopholes” didn’t address the candidate’s own moves to shield at least part of the value of her New York home from the estate tax.

The three lucky winners of the record-breaking $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot will need some help with their taxes this year, next year, and probably the years to come.

It’s still not too late to make New Year’s resolutions, particularly for those who end up not keeping them. But anyone engaged in the tax preparation industry would do well to consider these suggestions.

The Internal Revenue Service is getting set for the opening of the 2016 individual income tax-filing season on January 19, promising improved taxpayer service and security, and a functioning Practitioner Priority Line, thanks to a funding boost from Congress.

Tax preparation chain Jackson Hewitt Tax Service now offers American Express Serve for clients to receive tax refunds.