Tax Practice News
Technology-Enabled Fraud Prevention for Tax Practices
Tax identity theft costs the IRS about $5.7B a year and impacts over 500,000 taxpayers. During busy season, small and mid-size tax firms are especially vulnerable as fraudsters exploit rushed reviews and overloaded staff.
Feb 10, 2026
IRS Operations at Risk in Partial Government Shutdown
The partial government shutdown that began Saturday threatens to disrupt tax season operations at a critical time, prompting renewed calls from the American Institute of CPAs for the IRS to retain all employees during the funding lapse.
Feb 5, 2026
Why AI Keeps Getting Tax Preparation Wrong
AI’s potential to reshape tax prep is running into reality: it often fails at the precise, judgment‑heavy tasks that matter most. While tech firms promise efficiency, tax professionals find AI’s design at odds with the demands of their work.
Feb 3, 2026
Small Tax Practitioners Face Mounting Challenges
AICPA President Mark Koziel warned that new regulatory and credentialing threats are adding to pressures on small tax and accounting firms, which already face daily operational risks to their practices.
Jan 29, 2026
Tax Season 2026: Your Field Guide to Staying Sane
Let's be honest, when you first heard about the IRS starting on schedule this year, you probably laughed. Between staffing shortages and the chaos of implementing brand-new legislation, a delayed opening seemed inevitable.
Jan 27, 2026
