TAX SEASON
Four Times to Spend Time on Tax Question Research
Sometimes “quick and easy” isn’t, but it’s still worthwhile.
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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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