The Internal Revenue Service cautioned electronic return originators about a new identity theft scheme aimed at holders of Electronic Filing Identification Numbers from fraudsters posing as IRS contractors.
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IRS warns of new scam targeting e-filers
By Michael Cohn      1 min read
The Internal Revenue Service cautioned electronic return originators about a new identity theft scheme aimed at holders of Electronic Filing Identification Numbers from fraudsters posing as IRS contractors.
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A look ahead at the 2021 filing season
By Roger Russell     5 min read
Fewer DIY taxpayers, an overwhelmed IRS and other likely features of the upcoming filing season.
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IRS cracks down on self-employed retirement deductions
By Michael Cohn     3 min read
The Internal Revenue Service is beefing up its controls to safeguard against improper self-employed retirement deductions, according to a new report.
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Tax issues from 2020 to 2021
By Roger Russell     4 min read
What Congress, clients and others did this year, and how it will impact next year.
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CLA acquires Blumshapiro
By Daniel Hood     4 min read
In one of the biggest M&A deals of the year, the Top 10 Firm announced a major expansion in the Northeast.
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IRS extends acceptance of digital signatures and emailed documents
By Michael Cohn     3 min read
The Internal Revenue Service is extending until June 30, 2021 the period in which it will accept digitally signed and emailed documents due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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5 tips for a work-from-home holiday
By Amy Vetter
The holidays will arrive at the peak of the coronavirus epidemic. Here’s how to ensure that your firm engages in best practices while still retaining some holiday cheer.
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SEC awards over $300K to auditor whistleblower
By Sean McCabe     2 min read
The Securities and Exchange Commission rewarded the whistleblower who exposed potential securities law violations in connection with their audit-related responsibilities.
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Fraud on the rise amid coronavirus
By Michael Cohn     2 min read
Fraud is continuing to increase this year, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
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