
The Complete PTIN Renewal Guide for 2027
The 2027 PTIN renewal window opens in mid-October 2026, and the process has changed since last cycle. A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is the
The latest insights and updates on IRS forms, procedures, authorizations, filing requirements, administrative processes, and IRS News for CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax professionals.

The 2027 PTIN renewal window opens in mid-October 2026, and the process has changed since last cycle. A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is the

A data-driven look at IRS collections, enforcement, and taxpayer debt as the agency operates with one of its smallest workforces in recent memory. If

Today’s digital IRS draws on third-party data and uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to prioritize returns for review. This shift is part of a

First-Time Penalty Abatement is one of the most valuable forms of IRS penalty relief available to your clients, and also one of the most overlooked.

The IRS has modified the way it handles First-Time Penalty Abatement in 2026, and tax resolution pros need to be ready. For the first time

A 2025 Court decision may have opened the door to potentially massive refunds of IRS penalties and interest assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have not started reviewing your client files yet, the clock is ticking.

For tax, financial, and legal firms of all sizes, an IRS WISP (Written Information Security Plan) isn’t just a recommended safeguard. It’s a legal requirement.

The IRS has refined its complex system for tracking taxpayer accounts for more than a century. Today, every action the agency takes is recorded with

Are you a CPA, tax professional, or enrolled agent looking to establish yourself as a trusted local advisor? If so, it’s time to consider starting

The United States tax system is notoriously complicated and intimidating to laypeople. Perhaps that’s why the IRS reports that over 700,000 professionals currently have an