News & Updates

Tax season may be over, but planning for what’s next starts now. Discover strategies to streamline your practice, expand advisory services, and drive intentional growth in 2026. Learn more here.           

Looking for tax law updates and trending topics? We've put together a list of resources that answer questions most commonly asked during this time of year. Learn more here.      

Update: The filing deadline for Form 1040, 1041, and 1120 is closed! Perfection Period in progress! Check out our Hot Topics here.   The April 15 deadline is right around the corner for Forms 1040, 1041, and 1120. We have put together some resources for the most commonly asked questions to help get you through.  Don’t wait! Review now to avoid last-minute surprises. Check out the Hot Topics here.      

Taxpayers can now start filing their 2025 Idaho income tax returns to claim all the new conformity deductions. The Tax Commission has updated its instructions to reflect the conformity changes. The agency also notified tax software providers of the changes so they can update their systems.“The Tax Commission has updated Form 40 and Form 43 to reflect the larger standard deduction amounts. Anyone who’s already filed using the old standard deduction amounts will automatically get the larger standard deduction.”For more details, visit Idaho DOR. Program Changes ProConnect Tax now available!These new input fields and diagnostics have been added to address the following filing scenarios with the state.New Input Fields - General Info > Misc Info/Direct Deposit Screen:1=apply conformity to original return, 2=amended return for conformity 1=apply updated Idaho standard deduction only (previously filed return)New Diagnostics:Idaho now conforms to the federal One Big Beautiful

1065/1120S Deadline Update: The filing deadline for 1065/1120s has closed. The Perfection Period is now in progress.Check out our Hot Topics here.   The business tax deadline is almost here. We’ve pulled together top ProConnect Tax resources for Partnerships and S corporations, including Schedule K-1, capital accounts, charitable contributions, partner changes, state PTE tax, balance sheet troubleshooting, and more. Explore the most popular help topics and get through the March 16 deadline with confidence. Learn More        

The ProConnect Tax team is excited to introduce our latest feature: form-based invoicing in ProConnect. This feature currently supports U.S. Federal and State output forms.   With this feature: You can see the Federal and State output forms supported in ProConnect, description of form, and set-up per form prices. When you create an invoice, you can see ProConnect will automatically fetch all the output forms present in return, their count, Agency, prices you set-up in settings. You can further customize the invoice, and create a PDF and download it. Learn more.

For Tax Year 2025, employers and other payers are not required to report qualified overtime compensation separately on Forms W-2, 1099-NEC, or 1099-MISC, due to this, Taxpayers may or may not have it reported on Forms W-2, 1099-NEC, or 1099-MISC. In instances where the amounts are not reported on the tax forms, preparers will need to manually calculate the qualified amounts.   For additional guidance regarding reporting Qualified Tips and Overtime, see the IRS resources below:  Questions and answers about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation Treasury, IRS provide guidance for individuals who received tips or overtime during tax year 2025   Visit the Tax Pro Center to learn more about Tax update TY25: Tax Update TY25: Navigating the OB3 Act and more    Resources for reporting in ProConnect Tax:  Generating the Schedule 1-A in ProConnect Tax   For more information about tax changes included in the One Big

Federal tax law has shifted significantly with the introduction of the One, Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) and the permanent extension of several key Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions. For tax year 2025, practitioners will need to navigate new deductions for tips, overtime pay, car loan interest, and seniors, along with major updates to digital asset reporting and retroactive changes to R&D expense treatment. We have put together a helpful update covering these changes. Learn more here.      

Looking for 2025 tax law updates, trending topics, or help getting ready for tax season? We’ve got you covered! Check out our Hot Topics for ProConnect Tax to find up-to-date information on tax law changes, filing details, and other important updates as they become available. Hot Topics: https://accountants.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-custom/L73j4oEWp?src=accouncement  *Tip: Bookmark this page using Ctrl + D to quickly check back and stay current throughout the season.        

The filing deadline is 11/17. To help you meet the deadline with confidence, we've put together some resources for the most common questions to help you. Check out our Hot Topics page for all the key resources you need—all in one place. Learn More  

ProConnect Tax 2025 Is Now Live!   Tax season is just around the corner, and we’re getting ProConnect Tax ready for the new tax year! Visit the Getting Ready for ProConnect Tax page for a quick reference as you set up for the upcoming season. It includes everything you’ll need to start things off smoothly. Let’s make this tax season your smoothest one yet!     

The ProConnect team is happy to introduce our latest feature — K-1 upload, which supports importing from externally created K-1s! You can now import Schedule K-1s from business returns you prepared in ProConnect Tax or other tax software, to an individual (1040) return in ProConnect Tax. This helps save time and reduce manual data entry. Learn More

Update: The extended filing deadline for Individual Returns (Form 1040) and Corporation Returns (Form 1120) is closed! Perfection Period in progress! Check out our Hot Topics here.   The extended filing deadline for Individual Returns (Form 1040) and Corporation Returns (Form 1120) is right around the corner! Whether you’re entering K-1 details, handling a Sale of Home, or managing 1099/1098 entries on a 1040, we’ve got you covered. For 1120 returns, you’ll also find answers to FAQs like short year/final year returns and NOLs—all in one place to help you file with confidence. Learn More        

Updated Information:  The IRS published updated guidance for tax year 2025 returns here.  Currently, you can still process tax year 2025 returns as normal, however it is strongly encouraged to begin discussions with taxpayers on setting up valid forms of electronic payment for both tax payments and refunds. See the IRS Fact Sheet for new payment options being created.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Original Text The IRS, in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, will begin phasing out paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers on September 30, 2025. This is the first step in a broader shift to electronic payments. What to know right now The IRS will publish detailed guidance for 2025 returns before the 2026 filing season begins. No immediate changes to your current process: keep using existing forms and procedures. This includes 2024 returns filed on extension with a due date before December 31, 2025. Learn More

The extended filing deadline for Trust and Estate returns (Form 1041) is approaching quickly on September 30!  Need a quick refresher? We’ve pulled together everything you need in one spot — Deadline and perfection periods, distribution details, and last-minute tips to help you wrap it up with confidence. Learn More        

The extended filing deadline for Partnership (Form 1065) and S Corporation (Form 1120-S) returns is September 15—and it’s coming up fast! To make the process smoother, we’ve gathered key resources that address the most common questions from tax pros. Whether you’re double-checking requirements, working through K-1 or K-2/K-3 details, or finalizing submissions, you’ll find everything you need in one place to help you file with confidence. Learn More  

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes several provisions that could affect your 2025 quarterly estimated tax payments. An update is now available for ProConnect Tax 2024 for estimated taxes. See the following Support article for more information: Applying the One Big Beautiful Bill changes to estimated taxes in ProConnect Tax 2024 https://accountants.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-article/tax-reform/applying-one-big-beautiful-bill-changes-estimated/L3SXHkNKH_US_en_US

Who is eligible for the disaster relief extended due date for Los Angeles County fire relief:   Los Angeles County individuals and businesses impacted by fires that began on January 7, 2025, qualify for a postponement to file and pay taxes until October 15, 2025. This includes: 2024 individual income tax returns and payments normally due on April 15, 2025. Quarterly estimated tax payments normally due on January 15, April 15, June 15, September 15, 2025. Calendar-year 2024 partnership, limited liability company (LLC), and S corporation tax returns and payments normally due on March 15, 2025. Calendar-year 2024 corporate and fiduciary income tax returns and payments normally due on April 15, 2025. Calendar-year 2024 returns filed by tax-exempt organizations normally due on May 15, 2025. Calendar-year 2025 LLC annual tax payments normally due on April 15, 2025, and LLC estimated fee payments normally due on June 15, 2025. Passthrough Entity Elective Tax payments normally

The IRS has updated its mailing addresses for 2025 estimated payment vouchers and 2024 Form 1040-V payments. Key Change: The Lockbox Site in Cincinnati, OH (run by US Bank) ceased operations on Friday, July 18, 2025. All payments previously sent to Cincinnati were redirected to JP Morgan Chase sites in Louisville, KY, and Charlotte, NC. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. Will the IRS continue to accept and process 2025 estimated payments mailed to addresses found in the February 2025 version of Form 1040-ES instructions? Yes, the IRS will. Mail forwarding is in place for anything mailed to the Cincinnati, OH P.O. Boxes.Q2. Likewise, will the IRS continue to accept Form 1040-V payments through 2025 that are mailed to the address in the October 2024 version of Form 1040-V? Yes, the IRS will. Mail forwarding is in place for anything mailed to the Cincinnati, OH P.O. Boxes.   Additional Information & Actions   Official IRS Address Information:&n

Update 8/7/2025:  Applying the One Big Beautiful Bill changes to ProConnect Tax 2024: https://accountants.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-article/tax-reform/applying-one-big-beautiful-bill-changes-estimated/L3SXHkNKH_US_en_US   Updated: Download our One Big Beautiful Billinfographic to get a clear, easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s changing — and what’s not — under the latest tax reform. Download our infographic here   Join us for the Big Beautiful Bill Act - Analysis & Insights Webinar 7/29/25 This webinar provides tax and accounting professionals with a comprehensive update on the "Big Beautiful Bill Act."  The session will cover the tax law changes associated with this newly passed legislation.  Additionally, the speakers will share any tax planning tips and insights; impact to the professionals and clients; examples; and impact to the tax return. Register here   The legislation being referred to as One Big Beautiful Bill is set to bec

The ProConnect team is happy to introduce the latest feature: Click to zoom and highlight for W2 import.View the article here: Using the input drawer to import data and more into a tax return in ProConnect Tax

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View this new PTE site to browse articles on Pass-through entity tax (PTE, PTET, PET, ELT, SALT) state info. Using the tabs on the page, navigate the alphabetical list of states with pass-through entity tax (or PTE, PTET, PET, ELT, SALT workaround). View the site here.    

California Taxpayers who claimed itemized deductions on their federal tax returns may need to verify the amounts reported on the Form 1099-G are correct by comparing amounts with the previous year tax return.  Important information from CA about Incorrect Form 1099-G:FTB issues Form 1099-G to report certain government payments including state income tax refunds. The tax year 2024 Form 1099-Gs sent by FTB may contain incorrect amounts when an estimate transfer from the previous year has occurred. This means an estimate transfer from the previous year that was applied to the current year may not have been included in the 1099-G amount. This only affects taxpayers who claimed itemized deductions on their federal tax return. Tax professionals should verify that the amounts reported on the Form 1099-Gs are correct by comparing the amounts with the previous year tax return. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and will send an updated flash once the Form 1099-Gs are correc