Tax Practice News
The Firm You Think You Run vs. The One You Actually Run
Most tax firms say they're advisory-focused and relationship-driven, not just compliance providers. But when busy season hits, reality often tells a different story, with compliance work taking center stage.
Jul 21, 2026
The IRS Gave Filers One Day's Notice on a Refund Deadline. What's Your Plan for the Next One?
Days before a July 10 deadline, the IRS quietly made it easier to file a protective claim for a possible refund tied to the pandemic era, adding an electronic filing option for taxpayers who otherwise faced a far more cumbersome paper process.
Jul 16, 2026
First Time Abatement Is Dead. Does Your Penalty Playbook Know It?
For years, penalty abatement was routine: firms checked a client’s compliance history and requested First Time Abatement from the IRS. It was simple, predictable, and often successful. Now, that certainty is gone.
Jul 14, 2026
1,100 Reasons to Ask Where Your Clients' Tax Data Actually Goes
You handle clients’ most private financial details. But once a tax return reaches the IRS, an important question arises: who else can access that information beyond your office and your client?
Jul 9, 2026
Three Firms Got Bought This Week. If Yours Wasn't One of Them, Here's What That Means.
Within days, three accounting-industry acquisitions were announced, underscoring a new reality: consolidation is no longer occasional news—it’s the industry’s steady rhythm and accelerating pace.
Jul 7, 2026
