Two Tax Seasons at Once | Accounting Today

In an article published on March 6, 2018, Smith and Howard tax partner Marc Azar provides insight into expectations for this year’s tax filing season, including ongoing efforts to understand the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on 2018 taxes. “It’s almost like dealing with two tax years at the same time during busy season,” Azar told the publication in a recent interview. Azar also discusses the identity protection initiative launched by the IRS in recent years, allowing taxpayers in Georgia, Florida and Washington, D.C., to apply for a six-digit PIN. He recommends that businesses keep their tax preparers aware of the PIN to ensure tax returns are accepted. You may read the full article here.