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How to Get an EFIN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIPwmFWrgn0 What is an Authorized IRS e-file Provider A Provider is a business or organization authorized by the IRS to participate in IRS e-file. It may be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other entity. The firm submits an e-file application, meets the eligibility criteria and must pass a suitability … Read more

IRS Creates New Position: Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer The position will work with business units and offices across the IRS, including Chief Counsel, the Independent Office of Appeals and the National Taxpayer Advocate. The role is envisioned as working in coordination with the National Taxpayer Advocate… The Internal Revenue Service has created a new Chief … Read more

COVID Tax Credit Extended for Employers Who Keep Workers on Payroll The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted Dec. 27, 2020, made a number of changes to the employee retention tax credits previously made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The Internal Revenue Service is … Read more

IRS Offers New Contact-Free Signature Options for Tax Pros and Clients Tax professionals can find the new “Submit Forms 2848 and 8821 Online” on the IRS.gov/taxpro page. Tax professionals must have a Secure Access account, including a current username and password, or create an account in advance of submitting an online … The Internal Revenue … Read more

7 Tips to Keep Client Data Safe During this Work-from-Home Tax Season To keep client data safe when working from home this tax season, it is important to understand potential risks when sharing information electronically, and how to manage these risks effectively. Consider the following. The past year has brought with it some significant changes … Read more

Cybersecurity Trends For 2021: Five Predictions For Executives To Watch Out For In The New Year COUNCIL POST| Membership (fee-based) Innovation 2020 turned lives upside down and completely transformed the way entire workforces operate. Digital transformation went from an emerging trend to a necessity for survival. Some companies didn’t make it; some industries were brought … Read more