
Tax, accounting, auditing news - Journal of Accountancy
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins said the IRS is working on Tax Pro Account enhancements that could allow practitioners to upload signed powers of attorney electronically. Speaking at the AICPA National Tax Conference, Collins also discussed amended return processing, CP53E notices, and other IRS modernization efforts.
Posted: November 10, 2026, 8:07 pm
Arthur J. “Kip” Dellinger Jr. received the Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award, and Mark Gallegos received the Jonathan Horn Distinguished Service Award during the 2026 AICPA National Tax Conference.
Posted: November 10, 2026, 1:15 pm
The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) plans additional guidance on artificial intelligence and practitioner fees after concerns from the AICPA and other groups about language in earlier guidance. Speaking at the AICPA National Tax Conference, the OPR’s director said the agency was not suggesting practitioners must reduce fees simply because AI improves efficiency.
Posted: November 9, 2026, 10:27 pm
