Tax preparation

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.

The new look is aimed at centering the company’s tax automation software rather than outsourcing services.

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.

New rules let those living overseas get the numbers from certified acceptance agents.

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

H&R Block's Jim Buttonow shares the shake-ups in how the service collects what's owed.

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.

Top firms carefully analyze their profitability. productivity, client satisfaction and more.

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,

Much like last year, tax season will end with an intense rush.

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

A recent report from Adobe offers a host of insights into how consumers look at tax filing,

Intuit CEO Brad Smith is seeing some strong competition for TurboTax this year.

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