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Federal Tax Updates

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by Roger Harris, EA and Annie Schwab, CPA

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CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Tax Preparers can keep up-to-date with the latest federal tax information while earning NASBA approved CPE credits and IRS approved CE credits by listening to the bi-weekly Federal Tax Updates podcast. The hosts Roger Harris and Annie Schwab have over 75 years of tax experience between them, which has been featured in various media outlets including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Morning Business Report, Bloomberg Business News, and Accounting Today.

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Episode thumbnail for Off-Season, On Notice: Refund Deadlines and a New IRS

June 1, 2026

Off-Season, On Notice: Refund Deadlines and a New IRS

Roger Harris and Annie Schwab discuss the IRS's digital transformation, e-file changes, and the July 10th deadline for refund claims following the Kwong decision.

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May 11, 2026

Live from the NAEA Fly-In: A Filing Season Debrief

Host Roger Harris and Host Annie Schwab interview Tax Notes Federal reporter Ben Valdez about the chaotic 2023 filing season, uncovering issues with IRS transitions and client misinformation.

Episode thumbnail for Don't Cool Off Yet: Post-Tax Season Actions That Matter

April 27, 2026

Don't Cool Off Yet: Post-Tax Season Actions That Matter

<p>Roger and Annie kick off post-tax season with a checklist of what to do now — from chasing down e-file rejections to evaluating your firm's clients, staff, and workflow while it's all still fresh. They also cover the latest OBBA updates on No Tax on Tips, key IRS filing season stats from the April 15th Congressional hearing, and an urgent reminder about the Kwong v. United States penalty relief deadline that's closer than you think.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sponsors<br></strong>Padgett -<strong>  </strong><a href="https://www.padgettadvisors.com/join/?podcast">Contact Padgett</a> or <a href="mailto:jphillips@smallbizpros.com">Email Jeff Phillips</a></p><br><strong>Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CE<br></strong><a href="https://app.earmarkcpe.com/?channel_id=d10fb7b5-8d1c-408b-b7bf-3da2651b8e2e">Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE</a> for listening to this episode.<p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode<br></strong><br><strong>Chapters<br></strong></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to Federal Tax Updates </li> <li>(01:11) - How Filing Season Went </li> <li>(03:22) - E File Perfection Period </li> <li>(05:43) - Avoid Rejection Penalties </li> <li>(06:42) - Post Season Firm Review </li> <li>(09:04) - Staff Clients Tech Tune Up </li> <li>(11:43) - Receivables And Reality Check </li> <li>(14:43) - Extensions And Client Capacity </li> <li>(17:36) - Kwong Case Penalty Relief </li> <li>(22:15) - How To File Form 843 </li> <li>(24:15) - Finding Penalties And Advising Clients </li> <li>(26:23) - Refund Tips Appeal Risk </li> <li>(28:30) - Appeal Or Move On </li> <li>(29:43) - Find Claims And Notify Clients </li> <li>(31:15) - Value Price The Filing </li> <li>(33:10) - No Tax On Tips Update </li> <li>(37:09) - Trump Accounts Stats </li> <li>(39:42) - Refund Credit Goes To Preparers </li> <li>(41:38) - IRS Hearing Highlights </li> <li>(47:10) - Budget Cuts And Tax Gap </li> <li>(52:08) - Wrap Up And DC Teaser</li> </ul><strong>Follow the Federal Tax Updates Podcast on Social Media<br></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/FedTaxPod">twitter.com/FedTaxPod</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FedTaxPod">facebook.com/FedTaxPod</a><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpod">linkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpod</a><br><strong><br>Connect with the Hosts on LinkedIn<br></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerharrispbs/">Roger Harris<br></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-schwab-852418261/">Annie Schwab<br></a><br><strong>Review</strong><br>Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/federal-tax-updates/id1664948418"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/federal-tax-updates-5079545"><strong>Podchaser</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br><strong>Subscribe</strong><br><a href="https://federaltaxupdates.com/subscribe"><strong>Subscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast</strong></a> in your favorite podcast app!<p>This podcast is a production of <a href="http://earmark.me/"><strong>Earmark Media</strong></a></p><p><strong>The full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page</strong></p><p>All content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.</p>

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What is Federal Tax Updates?

CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Tax Preparers can keep up-to-date with the latest federal tax information while earning NASBA approved CPE credits and IRS approved CE credits by listening to the bi-weekly Federal Tax Updates podcast. The hosts Roger Harris and Annie Schwab have over 75 years of tax experience between them, which has been featured in various media outlets including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Morning Business Report, Bloomberg Business News, and Accounting Today.

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