CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest. Taxpayers must look out for unscrupulous preparers, who often will promise refunds that are too good to be true,” said Deputy Assistant Attorney General David A.
CPA Practice
APRIL 7, 2023
The Department of Justice is warning taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 18 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.
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CPA Practice
OCTOBER 17, 2023
According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2023
A professional tax return preparer in Texas recently pleaded guilty to “engaging in a multi-year conspiracy to prepare and file false tax returns on behalf of clients and obtaining a fraudulent loan under the Paycheck Protection Program” (“PPP”). The proceeding was held before U.S.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 8, 2024
The special week is the IRS’ latest effort in support of taxpayers and the tax community. Each year, millions of taxpayers seek the help of tax professionals to prepare their federal tax returns and other filings. “As The IRS reminds taxpayers to make sure they choose a trusted, respected tax professional for help.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 29, 2024
It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. That sort of virtual hand-holding is similar to what you’d get by using commercial tax preparation software.
CPA Practice
MARCH 14, 2023
Allegations include stealing identities of accountants, tax preparers, and taxpayers. On March 7, a federal grand jury in Austin, Texas, returned an indictment charging seven individuals with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and other crimes arising out of their scheme to defraud the IRS using stolen identities.
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