Just in case you need a reminder on how wonderful it can be to deal with the IRS, this week’s article goes through the experience of WSJ writer Laura Saunders waiting in line at the IRS for 5 and a half hours after being unable to reach them by phone and highlights the staffing and funding issues of the organization. It demonstrates one of the best parts of having an accountant: Someone to contact the IRS for you!

The Internal Revenue Service just announced that they are increasing the mileage rate for the remainder of the year starting July 1st. Please see the changes in the below table and update your records accordingly.