IRS fraud screening falls short

Some of the tax returns selected by Internal Revenue Service examiners for extra scrutiny didn’t have millions of dollars in refunds held last year as they were required to be, according to a new report, and in other cases the notifications weren’t sent to taxpayers.


Accountant pleads guilty after embezzlement charges

An accounting manager who allegedly stole more than $1.5 million from her employer has admitted to wire fraud.


April 2019 tax bills seen catching some Americans off guard

Most Americans will owe less in taxes as a result of President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the U.S. tax code, but in a few jurisdictions, about one in 10 will be paying more, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the Tax Policy Center.


NJCPA accepting 'New Volunteer Award' applicants

The New Jersey Society of CPAs will be accepting nominations through May 18.


AICPA names Bob Dohrer as chief auditor to succeed retiring VP Chuck Landes

The American Institute of CPAs has appointed Robert “Bob” Dohrer as chief auditor at the AICPA, succeeding Charles “Chuck” Landes, CPA, the AICPA’s vice president of professional standards – public accounting, who plans to retire early next year.


Accountants to Watch: Hector Garcia

The QuickBooks expert, 36, has millions of views for his YouTube videos on QB, practice management and much more.


Accountants can help companies meet SEC demand for cybersecurity disclosures

CPAs can provide attest services to make sure businesses are taking steps to mitigate tech risks.


Refunds and rip-offs: Are clients aware of scams?

Tax professionals are doing their best to warn the public, but it’s a never-ending task.


Your tax cut isn’t likely to be made permanent any time soon

House Republicans are approaching their next attempt at tax cuts the same way they did last year — by excluding Democrats from the process. But this time a party-line vote won’t be enough, and that may be the point.


In the blogs: Storm’s end

Simplicity of tax penalties; refund request after five years; amnesty national; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.