A new report from the Government Accountability Office suggests the Internal Revenue Service should increase its efforts to collaborate with the tax preparation industry and state tax authorities in the battle against identity theft and tax fraud.       Home  |  Subscribe       IRS Watch   Nov 29, 2017       Top Stories   GAO recommends IRS collaborate more to deter tax refund fraud and identity theft by MICHAEL COHN   A new report from the Government Accountability Office suggests the Internal Revenue Service should increase its efforts to collaborate with the tax preparation industry and state tax authorities in the battle against identity theft and tax fraud. READ MORE »       In the blogs: A new four-letter word by JEFF STIMPSON   The pass-through tax bite; online holiday shopping and scams; assessing perk plans; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. READ MORE »     SPONSOR CONTENT Become a best firm to work for   Visit our Building a Better Firm Resource Center and get news, tips, and resources to help you get on the road to becoming a best firm to work for. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE »     Tax Strategy: What's new with information return compliance by GEORGE G. JONES, MARK A. LUSCOMBE   A roundup of new IRS initiatives in data collection for the upcoming tax season. READ MORE »       IRS offers tax break for repairing concrete damage to homes by MICHAEL COHN   A new revenue procedure provides a safe harbor allowing taxpayers to deduct costs for fixing deteriorating foundations. READ MORE »