Five Lessons From What Felt Like The Longest Tax Season Ever

Tax Day was Monday for most individual taxpayers—remember that some taxpayers filed for, or were eligible for, automatic extensions. It marked the end of a difficult season for taxpayers and tax professionals alike. Here’s some of what we learned.

1. The one thing we can count on is change.

It’s not just you: Even the IRS has labeled the past year as “an unpredictable year with many changes and challenges.” As a result, the tax filing season, which usually kicks off in January, didn’t open until mid-February. At the time, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig signaled that it would be ...