At tax time, many taxpayers feel like they’re being ripped off by Uncle Sam. However, IRS is concerned that they might also be victims of
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Are Christmas Loans & RALs Your Only Options For Holiday Shopping?
While some indicators point towards an economy on the mend (including steady inflation rates and strong Black Friday sales), it’s clear that many Americans are
Read MoreIRS Responds To Criticisms Of Preparer Notices
Well that was quick. Days after the IRS sent out copies of the Notice 4809 to 21,000(ish) tax preparers, complaints were already flying. One tax
Read MoreDear IRS: A Tax Pro Fires Back
I guess desperate times call for desperate measures. You may have heard about the infamous Notice 4809 from IRS making the rounds among tax professionals.
Read MoreIRS Announces PTIN Renewals, Changes
It’s baaaaack! The IRS has announced that professional tax return preparers can now renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for the 2012 filing season.
Read MoreIRS Proposes New Regulations For Submitting EITC Claims
The IRS announced this week that it is changing the filing requirements for tax pros who submit a federal tax return claiming the Earned Income
Read MoreIRS Targets 100,000 Tax Professionals For Noncompliance
About 1 out of every 8 of the nation’s professional tax return preparers failed to comply with new regulations for 2011, according to information released
Read MoreAntitrust Suit Filed Against Top Tax Preparer H&R Block
Apparently we do have antitrust laws left in this country – when the mood strikes us, that is. The Department of Justice announced today that
Read MoreIRS Changes The Way RAL Providers Will Do Business
The last couple of tax seasons have been tough for many taxpayers trying to utilize popular refund anticipation loans (RALs). With banks increasingly unwilling to
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: When Tax Preparers Go Bad
Taxpayer asks: Hi tax girl! So I’ve heard a pretty believable rumor that the tax preparer I’ve used for four years has been federally indicted
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