Busy Season 2026: Chaos Looms as DOGE Cuts and OBBBA Changes Collide
Downsizing, backlogs, and confusion become national policy.
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With Congress Stalled, Tax Professionals Take Control of Preparer Standards
Why Tax Pros Are Imposing Standards on Themselves.
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The IRS in 2026: Quiet Backlogs, Harder Fixes, and Late Guidance
Less capacity, more obligation
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Six Times to Pick Up the Phone This Tax Season
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Busy Season 2026: The Year CAS Firms Seize the Lead
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