Hello Knoxville Chapter members, I’m honored to serve as president of the Knoxville Chapter for the 2026–27 year, and I look forward to working alongside our members and board in the year ahead. It is a privilege to lead such a strong chapter, and I’m excited for the opportunities we have to learn, connect and […]
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Hello Chattanooga Chapter members, I hope everyone has enjoyed a smooth start to the spring season and a well-earned break following another busy season. As we move into May, I am pleased to share updates on our chapter leadership, upcoming meeting and other TSCPA opportunities. I’m excited to introduce the 2026-27 Chattanooga Chapter Board of
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Hello Appalachian Chapter members, I hope everyone has enjoyed a smooth start to the spring season and a well-earned break following another busy cycle of deadlines. As we move into May, I am pleased to share updates on our chapter leadership, upcoming meeting and other TSCPA opportunities. I am honored to serve alongside our 2026
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Hello West Tennessee Chapter members, I hope everyone has enjoyed a smooth start to the spring season and a well-earned break following another busy cycle of deadlines. As we move into May, I am pleased to share updates on our chapter leadership, upcoming meeting and other TSCPA opportunities. I’m excited to introduce the 2026-27 West
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IRS CP53E Notice Sent in Error The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) in a recent notice is advising taxpayers who received a CP53E notice in error that, after confirming the notice’s validity through their IRS online account, no further action is required. The CP53E notice, introduced as part of the IRS’s transition from paper checks to
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Federal Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines The IRS extended tax filing and payment deadlines to June 8 for individuals and businesses in all 95 Tennessee counties affected by Winter Storm Fern. Check the IRS website for details. State Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines The Tennessee Department of Revenue extended franchise and excise tax deadlines to June 8 for
As Financial Literacy Month ends, CPAs urge consumers to strengthen their savings plans Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2026) – A Financial Literacy Month survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) shows that while a large number of Americans (78%) report that they do have money set aside in a savings/emergency
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Consistent with the IRS decision, the Tennessee Department of Revenue extended the franchise and excise tax filing and payment to June 8 for businesses located in a designated disaster area resulting from Winter Storm Fern. The Department cannot automatically extend due dates for other taxes; however, the Department will approve, on a case-by-case basis, extension requests
Tax professionals across Tennessee should be aware of federal tax relief measures granted in response to Winter Storm Fern, which began on January 22, 2026. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extensions and penalty relief until June 8 for affected individuals and businesses in all 95 Tennessee counties. Visit the IRS website for more information.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has issued Notice #26-09 to alert taxpayers and practitioners to upcoming changes in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) applies postmarks, which could affect whether mailed tax filings are considered timely. Effective December 24, 2025, USPS postmarks will generally reflect the date an item is first processed at a postal
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