The Internal Revenue Service says it will increase contacts with tax return preparers who have failed to file their own tax returns on time. The agency says it will step up revenue office contacts with these professionals.

Two tax preparers based in North Carolina have admitted falsifying tax returns. Karen Marie Jones Audrey Renetta Odom this month pleaded guilty to charges that alleged their actions caused a $1.2 million loss in tax revenue.

Intuit has moved into assisted tax preparation with its TurboTax Live Full Service. The newly introduced product enables taxpayers to connect with tax experts who will prepare and file their returns.