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Where Tax Payments Still Move on Paper: The Local Long Tail Nobody Built For

Federal payments are going fully electronic on a schedule. The local layer isn't. Firms describe city licenses paid by check, bank portals walked one client at a time, and entity mismatches at state DORs that quietly eat their senior staff hours.

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The Receipt Problem in Tax Payments: 'Client Paid' Isn't the Same as 'We Can Prove It'

Tax services firms can initiate payments. They cannot easily prove what was paid, when, or who authorized it once a notice arrives months later. EO 14247 takes the 2026 filing season fully electronic, and the proof workflow is still a shared drive.

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The Executive Order Nobody in Accounting Is Reading

The Executive Order everyone is reading as a crypto win actually clears the regulatory path for embedded payment infrastructure in accounting and tax. Most firms have not noticed yet, and the platforms quietly embedding payments are about to lap them.

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How to Turn the IRS Check Phase-Out into a Competitive Advantage

The IRS is phasing out paper check payments as part of a push toward fully digital, faster, and more secure transactions. While many taxpayers may resist the change, this shift creates an opportunity for accounting firms to stand out. Firms that proactively guide clients through the transition with

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The Complexities of Payments in the U.S. Tax System and How It’s Draining Tax Professionals

Learn the top complexities of the US tax system and how Remitian is working to solve them.

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Remitian Announces First-of-its-Kind Collaboration with Aprio to Pilot Automated Tax Payment Platform

Aprio, a Top 25 business advisory and accounting firm, joins Remitian in a forward-looking initiative to modernize tax payment technology

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Navigating Year-End Tax Strategies: How Tax Professionals Can Master EOY

Key Takeaways Post-October 15 deadline marks the critical transition from reactive compliance to strategic year end tax planning for CPA firms Being aware of the tax filing deadline is essential, as many year-end tax strategies and retirement account contributions must be completed by this date to b

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IRS Furloughs: Remitian Waives All Transaction Fees to Ensure Firms Stay Compliant Through Federal Government Shutdown

Accounting technology leader offers reliable tax payment automation amid reduced IRS staffing and potentially delayed operations

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Navigating Challenges in the After Tax Accounting Season Beyond October 15

Navigate the after tax accounting season with our essential guide. Discover key dates and useful tips to ensure a smooth process for after Oct. 15th.

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October 15 Tax Deadline: How Tax Professionals Can Survive the Final Sprint

Just when accountants think they can take a breath, the October 15 tax deadline is looming around the corner. This final deadline is when millions of taxpayers who filed for a tax extension come rushing back to finish filing taxes, often with missing forms, mismatched numbers, and misplaced urgency.

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What Happens With Taxes During Government Shutdown: A Complete 2025 Guide

What happens with taxes during government shutdown is one of the first questions taxpayers ask when Washington stalls. While the 2025 US government shutdown has disrupted federal agencies, the IRS continues to function thanks to special contingency funding. That means deadlines stay the same, paymen

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FAQ: US Government Shutdown and Taxes

The IRS has just announced major changes as the government shutdown stretches into its second week. Nearly half of all IRS employees (about 34,000 workers) are being furloughed, marking the first significant reduction in operations since the shutdown began. With call centers, IT staff, and many head