Under the IRS’s new regulation regime, tax preparers who want to prepare federal tax returns will need to take the RTRP exam by Dec. 31, 2013 (see IRS Begins Scheduling Tax Preparer Competency Tests ) ...

Tax-Aide sites will take again take appointments and, back this year, are accepting walk-ins for free tax preparation and e-filing services. The program will run from February 1 to April 18, per ...

AARP Tax-Aide. Although it’s run by AARP, this free tax prep service is available to anyone at their in-person locations, and to anyone earning less than $79,000 for the online self-filing service.

Using a tax prep checklist can help you prepare for the 2024 tax season and reduce stress. Here’s a roundup of essential documents you’ll need.

Many tax pros use a set fee for each form and schedule. Some also base their fees on the prior year’s cost, adjusted for changes in your situation. Others can charge an hourly rate based on the ...

In tax year 2023, TurboTax successfully processed 44 million U.S. tax returns and $107 billion in U.S. tax refunds on Intuit's platform using the company's Generative AI Operating System (GenOS ...