Preparing for Busy Season Amid IRS Shutdown and Tax Law Changes
CPA Christine Gervais breaks down what tax professionals need to know as we enter a challenging filing season after the IRS shutdown. Learn how delays, slow correspondence, backlog issues, and new tax laws will affect your workflow and your clients. What you’ll learn: • IRS shutdown impact on refunds, transcripts, notices • What another shutdown in January could mean • Early outreach strategies for smoother busy season • Tools to streamline client communication • Premium tax credit uncertainty for 2026 • Updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill • SALT cap changes, bonus depreciation, QBI, overtime and tip deductions • Training your team and updating organizers before tax season