Every year after tax season, groups representing accountants and tax professionals take their members’ concerns to Washington, D.C., whether in person or by letter, to educate Beltway insiders on current issues, problems and opportunities in the field.
In recent weeks, the American Institute of CPAs, the National Conference of CPA Practitioners, the National Association of Enrolled Agents and others have visited congressmen, senators and White House staffers, and also joining other groups like the National Society of Accountants, the National Association of Tax Professionals, Padgett Business Services and others are reaching out to lawmakers on issues like improving the Internal Revenue Service.
Here are 11 of the top topics they’re raising on Capitol Hill and in the White House.