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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
Business
Gabriella Cruz-Martínez

Shortage of CPAs as 2025 Tax Season Kicks Off

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Where are the accountants?

With tax season underway, taxpayers may have noticed the accounting shortage in recent years. As more accountants retire or abandon the industry, it’s been harder for folks to find a reliable CPA in their state or city. The lack of new talent climbs all the way to the IRS, as the agency has cited staffing-related problems for several years.

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