If you’re one of the millions of Americans waiting patiently for your 2020 federal tax refund, I sympathize with you. This tax filing season has been one like never before and I am hearing from many of you wondering why you haven’t received your payment yet. There are several reasons for the delays, but I… Read More

Contact: John Michaels (202) 822-0728 jmichaels@naea.org  For Immediate Release Alabaster Tax Practitioners Attends National Tax Practice Institute™ Washington, D.C. – 8/3/17 — In order to stay up-to-date on the latest changes in tax regulations, Cris Nelson, EA, and Kenyatta Ector, EA. attended the three-day National Tax Practice Institute® in Las Vegas, July 31 – August… Read More

Overview of the Provisions PERMANENT PROVISIONS The bill makes over 20 tax relief provisions permanent, including provisions from 11 different bills marked up by the Ways and Means Committee in 2015. Research and Development Credit (base credit, 14% ASC, AMT and Payroll provisions) Section 179 expensing ($500,000 and $2 million limits, no limitation on real… Read More

WASHINGTON, DC (October 21, 2015) The Internal Revenue Service has a warning for many Americans (and it’s not about paying your taxes). Instead, the agency has tips on how to protect yourself from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. These callers may demand money or say you have a refund… Read More

By:  Isaac M O’Bannon, Managing Editor CPA Practice Advisor While millions of American taxpayers wait for their W-2, 1099 and other important tax documents to arrive in the mail, their thoughts turn to the often-dreaded prospect of filing their 2014 tax returns. With all the annual changes to the tax rules and its complexity, it’s… Read More

At long last, Congress granted a reprieve for most of the expired tax provisions that had remained in limbo this year, but the late-breaking tax relief is only temporary. The new legislation – the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 – restores these tax breaks retroactive to January 1, 2014. However the provisions expire again… Read More

More than half of taxpayers hire a professional when it’s time to file a tax return. Even if you don’t prepare your own Form 1040, you’re still legally responsible for what is on it. A tax return preparer is trusted with your most personal information. They know about your marriage, your income, your children and… Read More

By Kayleigh Kulp Published March 26, 2012 FOXBusiness When trying to find a professional tax preparer, consumers face an alphabet soup of choices. Most people turn to the two well-known groups of licensed tax professionals: certified public accountants (CPA) and enrolled agents (EA). No matter the acronym after their name, the first step in your… Read More

Minimizing your taxes requires a year round effort. The following events will have an impact on your tax liability. In most cases, proper tax planning can minimize any negative tax consequences. Whenever a situation on this list occurs, call your EA.   Buying, selling or exchanging any real property (land or building), including converting your… Read More

Overview of Tax Return Preparer Requirements The chart below provides an overview of the various categories of individuals who may prepare federal tax returns for compensation.   Category PTIN Tax Compliance Check  Background Check IRS Test Continuing Education Practice Rights Enrolled Agents*  Yes  Yes Proposals Pending Yes (Special Enrollment Exam) 72 hours every 3 years… Read More