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It’s Time to Start Planning for 2022 Tax Returns

I know it feels as though the 2021 tax filing season just ended (or hasn’t ended for many of you with extensions and nervous taxpayers inquiring about their delayed refunds)….

Building Blocks of Life & Career

As his final blog installment before starting his new position at NATP as the Director of Tax Content and Government Relations, Tom O’Saben wants to thank everyone for the opportunity…

House Flipping – Business or Investment?

This week’s Tax School blog reviews how a taxpayer’s activity is viewed by the IRS when it comes to house flipping – purchasing a property, fixing it up, and selling…

Filing Deadline for Tax-Exempt Organizations is Mid-May

The April 18 deadline for 2021 individual income tax returns passed two weeks ago, but another deadline looms just two weeks from today. If you prepare returns for exempt organizations,…

Reflections on 2021 Tax Season

In this week’s blog, Tom O’Saben reflects on 2021 Tax Season and highlights key takeaways – such as people with investments need later appointments and tax practioners need to communicate…

Filing Deadline Tidbits

It’s April 18, 2022, tax filing deadline, and all those who prepare taxes for clients have been hard at work. So let’s do a little triage and review what absolutely…