Tax Blog

The IRS has constructed a blueprint for its future called the Paperless Processing Initiative. This plan cuts back on paper filing with the purpose of decreasing the number of printed documents it needs to process each year and speeds up tax refunds. Our latest blog post describes these intended changes and what they mean for tax professionals.… Read more about IRS Unveils Timetable for Completely Paperless Filing by 2025 (Feed generated with FetchRSS) – Story provided by TaxingSubjects.com…

The results are in for the Drake Software 2023 Contactless Tax Preparation survey! While the 2020 filing season jettisoned the tax industry into a virtual arena, the 2023 season seems to indicate that contactless tax preparation has some staying power. More than 900 participants from tax offices across the nation (including attorneys, CPAs, EAs, and other preparers) shared their preferences and insight in the 2023 Contactless Tax Preparation survey. Download the Drake Software 2022 Contactless Tax Preparation Infographic for the results!… Read more about 2023 Contactless Tax Preparation [Infographic] (Feed generated with FetchRSS) – Story provided by TaxingSubjects.com…

In the NATP 2023 Software Survey which uses a scale of 1 to 5, Drake Software received 4 stars and above in every survey category. Drake claimed an impressive Net Promoter Score rating of excellent and received standout rankings. Read our latest blog post to learn what responders like most in their tax software.… Read more about Drake Ranked Excellent in All Categories of 2023 NATP Survey (Feed generated with FetchRSS) – Story provided by TaxingSubjects.com…

Weeks of record flooding and mountain snows brought on by an “atmospheric river” in California resulted in a federal disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). While disaster victims received tax relief from filing and payment deadlines, some were confused after receiving notices from the Internal Revenue Service.… Read more about Calif. Disaster Victims Report Confusion Following IRS Notice (Feed generated with FetchRSS) – Story provided by TaxingSubjects.com…

A new wave of advertising is churning up interest in a tax credit intended to help businesses and non-profits that tried to retain their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the ads on TV and radio, online, and even direct mail leave out a critical fact: most of the promoters’ clients won’t qualify for the credit.… Read more about Real Facts About Bogus Claims for the Employee Retention Credit (Feed generated with FetchRSS) – Story provided by TaxingSubjects.com…

The Internal Revenue Service is moving ahead with a program that will offer taxpayers a new option on for filing their 2023 returns next year. Dubbed “Direct File,” a scaled-down version of the full program will allow taxpayers to file online for free, using an IRS-run website.… Read more about Direct File Pilot to Debut Next Tax Season (Feed generated with FetchRSS) – Story provided by TaxingSubjects.com…