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Taxes June 12, 2026
Why Anti-Tax Advocates Are Against DeSantis’ Property Tax Plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to slash property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes has attracted an unlikely coalition of opponents: anti-tax advocates.
Benefits June 12, 2026
With Large Cuts to Social Security Benefits Looming, AARP Urges Congress to Act: ‘Wake Up Call’
Cutting Social Security benefits is not an option to make up the impending funding shortfall, according to senior citizens advocacy group AARP.
SEC June 12, 2026
Trump Taps Ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as Intelligence Chief
Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term.
SEC June 12, 2026
SEC Proposes Eliminating Equities Trade-Through Rule
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has been a critic of the rule since its inception, dissenting against it when he was a Republican commissioner.
Firm Management June 11, 2026
Crowe Locks Up Private Equity Capital From KKR
Chicago-based Crowe is now among the largest accounting firms in the country to receive private equity funding after selling a stake to global investment firm KKR in a deal reportedly valued at nearly $3 billion.
IRS June 11, 2026
IRS Restructures Security Summit to Better Tackle Tax-Related ID Theft and Fraud
The IRS will work more closely with payroll providers and created five work groups as part of a restructuring of its Security Summit program to quash tax-related identity theft and fraud.
Taxes June 11, 2026
IRS Provides Year in Review in 2025 Data Book
The IRS has released its 2025 Data Book, which provides the latest stats on revenue collected, refunds, taxpayer services, audits and compliance, and the agency's budget and workforce.
Taxes June 11, 2026
Treasury, IRS Provide Section 892 Tax Relief for Sovereign Investors
The additional guidance addresses the applicability dates of last year's proposed regulations under IRC Section 892 that exempt foreign governments, including sovereign wealth funds, from tax on certain income derived from passive U.S. investments.
Tax News
Taxes June 12, 2026
Why Anti-Tax Advocates Are Against DeSantis’ Property Tax Plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to slash property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes has attracted an unlikely coalition of opponents: anti-tax advocates.
IRS June 11, 2026
IRS Restructures Security Summit to Better Tackle Tax-Related ID Theft and Fraud
The IRS will work more closely with payroll providers and created five work groups as part of a restructuring of its Security Summit program to quash tax-related identity theft and fraud.
Taxes June 11, 2026
IRS Provides Year in Review in 2025 Data Book
The IRS has released its 2025 Data Book, which provides the latest stats on revenue collected, refunds, taxpayer services, audits and compliance, and the agency's budget and workforce.
Taxes June 11, 2026
Treasury, IRS Provide Section 892 Tax Relief for Sovereign Investors
The additional guidance addresses the applicability dates of last year's proposed regulations under IRC Section 892 that exempt foreign governments, including sovereign wealth funds, from tax on certain income derived from passive U.S. investments.
Small Business June 11, 2026
States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
Taxes June 11, 2026
IRS Intends to Issue Proposed Regulations for Executive Compensation at Tax-Exempt Groups
The Treasury Department and the IRS said last week they plan to issue proposed rules addressing the tax on excessive compensation and excess parachute payments to top executives of tax-exempt organizations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
IRS June 11, 2026
Judge Declines Action on ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund While Warning DOJ
A federal judge in Washington agreed that a legal fight over a controversial $1.8 billion fund for alleged political “weaponization” victims was likely obsolete in light of U.S. assurances that the plan won’t go forward.
Taxes June 11, 2026
Amid Slew of Corporate Tax Ideas, Newsom Chose One Likely to Hit Californians’ Premiums
The tax increase with the most momentum is one that is likely to fall largely on everyday Californians in the form of increased costs for private health insurance monthly premiums.
Accounting News
SEC June 12, 2026
Trump Taps Ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as Intelligence Chief
Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term.
SEC June 12, 2026
SEC Proposes Eliminating Equities Trade-Through Rule
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has been a critic of the rule since its inception, dissenting against it when he was a Republican commissioner.
Firm Management June 11, 2026
Crowe Locks Up Private Equity Capital From KKR
Chicago-based Crowe is now among the largest accounting firms in the country to receive private equity funding after selling a stake to global investment firm KKR in a deal reportedly valued at nearly $3 billion.
Small Business June 11, 2026
States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
General News June 11, 2026
Idaho Bookkeeper Receives Jail Time for Embezzling From Lewiston’s Travelland RV
Di Ann R. Geagley says gambling addiction led her to steal a half-million-dollar sum from the business in Lewiston, ID.
Small Business June 10, 2026
U.S. Refunds $22 Billion in Tariffs, Canceling Out Customs Revenue
The U.S. Treasury refunded nearly $22 billion in tariff revenue collected from importers in May, the first swath of such repayments since the Supreme Court struck down a major component of President Donald Trump’s trade policy.
Technology June 10, 2026
Canopy Releases Close Automation to Customers in Open Beta
The module has evolved into a native system of record that unifies client workflows with general ledger data to automate ledger monitoring, issue surfacing, and reporting, Canopy says.
Technology June 10, 2026
The Case for Standardizing Audit Data Intake Before Busy Season Hits
The goal isn’t to fix everything at once. It’s to stop repeating the same friction on every new client.
Payroll News
Benefits June 12, 2026
With Large Cuts to Social Security Benefits Looming, AARP Urges Congress to Act: ‘Wake Up Call’
Cutting Social Security benefits is not an option to make up the impending funding shortfall, according to senior citizens advocacy group AARP.
Benefits June 10, 2026
Social Security COLA 2027: Latest Projection at 3.8%—But Still Trails Cost of Living
According to The Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living estimate for this month is 3.8%, which is one percentage point higher than last year’s COLA of 2.8%.
Payroll June 10, 2026
Which States Have the Highest, Lowest Income Earners in 2026?
Personal finance website WalletHub went in search of the states where residents made the highest incomes in 2026, based on earnings for three different segments of the population.
Benefits June 10, 2026
Trustees: Social Security, Medicare Outlook Slightly Worse
Without any changes, the main Social Security trust fund would be depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032, one quarter earlier than projected last year, the Social Security trustees said in a report issued on June 9.
Payroll June 9, 2026
Should You Take a Buyout at Work?
Before saying “yes,” examine your finances and weigh how long it may take to land another job.
Payroll June 9, 2026
Judge Halts Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
In the ruling, Judge Leo T. Sorokin found the Trump administration’s policy was effectively a tax, and that Congress in an immigration law had not given presidents the power to tax.
IRS June 8, 2026
IRS to Host Hiring Events Nationwide
The IRS will host a series of hiring events across the country through July, aimed at recruiting individuals for key seasonal roles, including customer service representatives and tax examining technicians.
Benefits June 8, 2026
Whistleblower Alleges Social Security Records Targeted in Immigration Push
An ex-senior Social Security Administration official alleges that Trump administration officials discussed a proposal to classify millions of living people as deceased in government records as part of an effort to pressure immigrants to leave the U.S.
Technology News
Firm Management June 11, 2026
How a Small CPA Firm Cut Client Onboarding Time in Half and Built a More Scalable Advisory Practice
One of the most immediate benefits appeared during client onboarding.
Technology June 10, 2026
Canopy Releases Close Automation to Customers in Open Beta
The module has evolved into a native system of record that unifies client workflows with general ledger data to automate ledger monitoring, issue surfacing, and reporting, Canopy says.
Technology June 10, 2026
The Case for Standardizing Audit Data Intake Before Busy Season Hits
The goal isn’t to fix everything at once. It’s to stop repeating the same friction on every new client.
Technology June 10, 2026
Crunchafi Adds In-App Integration with Thomson Reuters for Lease Accounting Automation in PPC Audit Workflows
The integration delivers concrete benefits across the audit workflow:
Technology June 10, 2026
Xero Adds Free Standard ACH
To ease this process, Xero has announced that standard ACH bill payments are now free for all U.S. Xero business plan customers
Technology June 9, 2026
TaxDome Launches Kiosk: The In-Person Client Experience, Now Digitally Integrated
TaxDome has announced the launch of TaxDome Kiosk, a modern practice management platform.
Taxes June 9, 2026
People Are Using AI to Do Their Taxes. Nobody Is Checking the Work
This is the part of the AI-in-tax conversation that the profession has largely missed.
Technology June 9, 2026
MindBridge Expands Audit and Assurance Platform
The new capabilities are designed to help audit and assurance professionals modernize risk assessment, focus audit attention more effectively across full-population financial data, and scale analytics-driven workflows across increasingly complex engagements.
Firm Management News
Firm Management June 11, 2026
Crowe Locks Up Private Equity Capital From KKR
Chicago-based Crowe is now among the largest accounting firms in the country to receive private equity funding after selling a stake to global investment firm KKR in a deal reportedly valued at nearly $3 billion.
Firm Management June 11, 2026
How to Create a Client-Ready Home Office That Builds Trust and Boosts Productivity
Home office professionalism matters because client trust in virtual meetings is built fast.
Firm Management June 11, 2026
How a Small CPA Firm Cut Client Onboarding Time in Half and Built a More Scalable Advisory Practice
One of the most immediate benefits appeared during client onboarding.
AICPA June 10, 2026
7 CPAs Given Awards at AICPA ENGAGE 2026
The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts, or significant contributions to the accounting profession.
Firm Management June 10, 2026
Stephano Slack Gets Growth Capital From PE Firm Madison Dearborn Partners
The Wayne, PA-based firm announced Wednesday a strategic growth investment from funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, with additional participation from co-investor Norlantic Capital.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 10, 2026
Baker Tilly Acquires Anchin, to Move HQ to NYC
Top 10 accounting firm Baker Tilly is set to acquire New York City-based top 50 firm Anchin, Block & Anchin and relocate its headquarters from Chicago to the Big Apple.
Technology June 9, 2026
TaxDome Launches Kiosk: The In-Person Client Experience, Now Digitally Integrated
TaxDome has announced the launch of TaxDome Kiosk, a modern practice management platform.
Accounting June 9, 2026
New National Ad Campaign Highlights CPAs’ Trusted Expertise
The American Institute of CPAs launched a national brand campaign Tuesday championing the CPA profession, with trust as the central theme.
Webinars
June 16, 2026
CPE Webinar: The Post-Busy Season Audit: Turning Pain Points into Progress
This practical webinar helps tax and accounting professionals make sense of what worked—and what didn't—during busy season. You'll identify key operational and workflow challenges, translate lessons learned into actionable improvements, and set the stage for a more efficient, less stressful 2027 busy season.
June 9, 2026
Archived Webinar: Ask Ryan Lazanis Anything
Tax season might be in the rearview mirror, but for many firm owners, the sprint never ends. If you feel like your firm is running you, instead of the other way around, bring your questions to Ryan Lazanis, CPA, of Future Firm Accelerate in this “Ask Me Anything” webinar.
May 28, 2026
Archived Webcast: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller tax prep firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down: system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or constantly troubleshooting outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the right time to explore a move to a modern cloud‑based tax platform.
March 26, 2026
Archived Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?