Florida Storm Victims Get Tax and Fuel Penalty Relief

Florida Storm Victims Get Tax and Fuel Penalty Relief

IRS extends tax deadlines and lifts dyed diesel fuel penalties for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida. Hurricane Ian slammed into the Florida coast last week, leaving a trail of destruction that resulted in more than a million without power and 81 confirmed dead. The...
Prepare Now to Be Ready for Hurricane Season

Prepare Now to Be Ready for Hurricane Season

The US coastline is about to face the worst of the 2022 hurricane season, and many businesses within a day’s drive are taking steps to prepare. While weatherproofing buildings and fueling generators is important, for tax professionals, there are a few more...
Know the Signs of Possible ID Theft

Know the Signs of Possible ID Theft

We all know that identity thieves aren’t letting up in their efforts to steal your clients’ personal information so they can file fraudulent tax returns. If anything, they’re picking up the pace. But how can you know your tax prep office has been a target? What...
Security Summit Announces New Sample Security Plan

Security Summit Announces New Sample Security Plan

Most tax-season-preparation checklists include updating software, reviewing tax law changes, earning continuing professional education credits, and training seasonal staff. Creating or updating a written information security plan (WISP) is one often-overlooked item...
IRS Announces Tax Relief for Kentucky Flood Victims

IRS Announces Tax Relief for Kentucky Flood Victims

This summer, the country has been hammered by extreme weather—from oppressive heat waves to torrential rains. In response to deadly flooding in Eastern Kentucky, the Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for counties the Federal Emergency Management Agency...