Tax Resources
Tax Practitioner Quick Links
Links to helpful tools and relevant information regarding Federal Tax preparation are listed below.
This resource is provided and maintained by the NSA Federal Taxation Committee. Please send any suggestions for additional links to members@nsacct.org.
Resources:
- Hot Topic: Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
While the IRS will identify taxpayers located in disaster areas, certain taxpayers may need to self-identify for relief. - Hot Topic: Tax Scams Affecting Taxpayers and Tax Professionals
Remain vigilant against scams that may affect your clients or your firm - Local IRS Offices for Tax Season
There are many taxpayer assistance centers available to help taxpayers - Modernized eFile (MeF) Operational Status
Having eFile issues? Check the MeF Operational Status - 1099 General Reporting Requirement
Was a 1099 required to be issued? - NSA Practitioner Organizers, Samples & Toolkits
Resources you can use in your practice! - Webinars for Tax Practitioners (irs.gov)
Stay up-to-date on the latest federal tax issues from the IRS - Hot Topic: Written Information Security Plan (WISP) for Data Safety (irs.gov)
All professional tax preparers must have a written data security plan. Need more details? Members can access more practitioner resources under Organizers, Samples & Toolkits. - FinCEN BOI Announcement of Exemption for Domestic Companies
On March 21, 2025, FinCEN updated their reporting requirements to remove domestic companies. This is still required for foreign companies.
Important News:
- Latest IRS News, Forms, and Due Dates
- Disaster Situation Tax Relief by Date or State
- Form 1099K Updated FAQs (updated 11/26/2024)
- Centralized Partnership Audit Regime History & Initiatives (as of 09/2024)
- Press Release: IRS, states, tax industry (including NSA) announce new joint effort to combat growing scams and schemes (irs.gov – 08/16/2024)
- Press Release: IRS takes steps to help prevent refund delays by accepting duplicate dependent returns with an IP PIN for 2025 filing season; taxpayers encouraged to sign up soon for IP PIN, Online Account (irs.gov – 11/21/2024)
- Executive Order: Mandate that Treasury Ceases Issuing Paper Checks Beginning September 30, 2025 (whitehouse.gov – 03/26/2025)
- FAQs: IRS Provides Updated Guidance on the Income Tax Treatment of the Employee Retention Credit (irs.gov – 03/20/2025)
Tax Credits:
- Clean Vehicle and Energy Credits | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
- Employee Retention Credit (irs.gov)
- Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency (energystar.gov)