"Paid preparer errors contribute to billions of dollars in improper claims of refundable tax credits and can have negative consequences for taxpayers," the GAO report says.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block has opened nationwide enrollment for its Income Tax Course1. This course is ideal for people looking to deepen their understanding of ...

It is time again to file our taxes. For many people, major life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a ...

The American Institute of CPAs told the Internal Revenue Service that it should avoid requiring pre-approval of continuing education courses as part of its tax preparer regulation efforts. Processing ...

If you need a preparer for the 2025 filing season, now is the time to start looking, experts say. However, vetting is important because there are no federal licensing or competency requirements, and ...

The IRS issued a news release urging taxpayers to be careful with their information by picking a reliable tax preparer. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on ...

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