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Taxes July 10, 2026
Michigan Tax Preparation Business Owner Charged with Fraud
A Shelby Township, MI, man who owns First Class Tax and Consulting and two of his employees are accused of conspiring to defraud the United States and preparing false tax returns, according to federal authorities.
Firm Management July 10, 2026
Avoid Assumptions: Use Career Conversations to Guide Your Firm’s Succession Planning
A succession plan built on assumptions is likely to fall short of expectations when it matters most.
Technology July 10, 2026
The New Operating Model in Finance: Managing a Digital Workforce
If the average finance worker soon has more than 10 agents handling tasks on their behalf, enterprises will need to build an entirely new operating model that can effectively manage millions of agents at scale.
Benefits July 10, 2026
Commentary: Shoring Up Social Security with a Big Tax Hike? Bad Idea
Social Security needs reform, but the proposal from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno snowballs the coming crisis while squeezing the economy to buy time.
General News July 10, 2026
Accountant Writes Book About His Walk with God
John Nonnemacher, a CPA who works at Snyder and Clemente in Sugarloaf, PA, set aside 10 minutes a day to write a book. After 2 1/2 years, he finished.
Taxes July 9, 2026
IRS Introduces Automatic Exemption From Penalty Process, Phases Out First Time Abate
The IRS on Wednesday announced a new automatic process that will provide penalty relief for taxpayers who have a history of filing and paying their tax debts on time instead of requiring them to request assistance.
Taxes July 9, 2026
IRS Final Rules Identify Certain CRATs as ‘Listed Transactions’
The final regulations identify certain arrangements claiming to be charitable remainder annuity trusts as "listed transactions," a specific type of abusive tax shelter that the IRS has formally identified as a tax-avoidance scheme.
Taxes July 9, 2026
Chicago Aldermen Reject Mayor’s Move to Ask Voters if Millionaires Should Be Taxed
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a statement on Thursday ripping the City Council Rules Committee for not letting voters have their say on the millionaire tax.
Tax News
Taxes July 10, 2026
Michigan Tax Preparation Business Owner Charged with Fraud
A Shelby Township, MI, man who owns First Class Tax and Consulting and two of his employees are accused of conspiring to defraud the United States and preparing false tax returns, according to federal authorities.
Benefits July 10, 2026
Commentary: Shoring Up Social Security with a Big Tax Hike? Bad Idea
Social Security needs reform, but the proposal from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno snowballs the coming crisis while squeezing the economy to buy time.
Taxes July 9, 2026
IRS Introduces Automatic Exemption From Penalty Process, Phases Out First Time Abate
The IRS on Wednesday announced a new automatic process that will provide penalty relief for taxpayers who have a history of filing and paying their tax debts on time instead of requiring them to request assistance.
Taxes July 9, 2026
IRS Final Rules Identify Certain CRATs as ‘Listed Transactions’
The final regulations identify certain arrangements claiming to be charitable remainder annuity trusts as "listed transactions," a specific type of abusive tax shelter that the IRS has formally identified as a tax-avoidance scheme.
Taxes July 9, 2026
Chicago Aldermen Reject Mayor’s Move to Ask Voters if Millionaires Should Be Taxed
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a statement on Thursday ripping the City Council Rules Committee for not letting voters have their say on the millionaire tax.
IRS July 8, 2026
Are IRS Chatbots Really Helping Taxpayers?
It's a question that's difficult to answer because the data the IRS collects to measure chatbot performance is unreliable, limiting the agency's ability to determine whether the applications are operating effectively, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Will World Series of Poker Main Event Attendance Be Impacted by Major Tax Changes?
While there are several variables that help determine the field size for the Main Event, one factor that could impact this year’s tournament is an amendment in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that limits declarable losses for gamblers.
Taxes July 8, 2026
The 1099 Rules Are Changing, But the Compliance Problem Remains
The coming threshold increase should not lessen the focus on 1099 compliance. It presents an opportunity for firms to elevate the conversation.
Accounting News
General News July 10, 2026
Accountant Writes Book About His Walk with God
John Nonnemacher, a CPA who works at Snyder and Clemente in Sugarloaf, PA, set aside 10 minutes a day to write a book. After 2 1/2 years, he finished.
PCAOB July 9, 2026
Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
Technology July 9, 2026
Xero Announces New AI Innovations at Xerocon London
Xero touted new AI-powered features within its agentic platform JAX that make it easier for small businesses and accountants and bookkeepers to keep their books clean, automate time-consuming financial workflows, and stay on top of cash flow.
SEC July 9, 2026
U.S. Judge Allows SEC-Musk Deal Despite ‘Significant Misgivings’
A U.S. judge signed off on Elon Musk paying $1.5 million to end a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit that accused him of cheating Twitter investors when he missed a deadline in 2022 to disclose his growing stake in the company.
General News July 8, 2026
Controller Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $1.1 Million From Employer
Jacob Wise, 29, of Riverview, MI, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud against the business where he worked as a financial controller.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 8, 2026
BMSS Adds Avizo Group in Alabama
Top 100 accounting firm BMSS Advisors & CPAs has merged in Fairhope, AL-based CPA firm Avizo Group, effective July 1.
Firm Management July 7, 2026
Meaden & Moore Gets Private Equity Backing From Unity Partners
Cleveland-based accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic consulting firm Meaden & Moore has received a private equity investment from Unity Partners, the Dallas-based firm that has also invested in Chicago tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners.
Technology July 7, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Free AI-Powered CPE Wallet to Solve Compliance Tracking for Accounting Professionals
Most professionals complete their required credits without difficulty. Where they struggle is documentation.
Payroll News
Firm Management July 10, 2026
Avoid Assumptions: Use Career Conversations to Guide Your Firm’s Succession Planning
A succession plan built on assumptions is likely to fall short of expectations when it matters most.
Benefits July 10, 2026
Commentary: Shoring Up Social Security with a Big Tax Hike? Bad Idea
Social Security needs reform, but the proposal from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno snowballs the coming crisis while squeezing the economy to buy time.
Payroll July 8, 2026
Employment Seekers and Businesses Navigate Rise in AI-Fueled Fake Job Postings
Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.
Taxes July 7, 2026
42 States Don’t Tax Social Security. Here Are the 8 That Do
Recognizing the vital role the program plays for many, the majority of states exempt Social Security income from taxation. Eight do not, however, though rules of what is taxed vary widely.
Staffing July 7, 2026
Are Rising Skill Demands Squeezing Entry‑Level Hiring?
This shift has become especially urgent because its impact is already evident in the labor market. Sixty percent say it's more efficient to use AI for entry‑level tasks than to hire and train a candidate.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Research Suggests Jobs May be Safer at Companies that Embrace AI
The study tracked AI spending and the workforce records of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies between January 2021 and February 2026.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Trump Accounts Risk Missing Low-Income Families Buying In
The Trump administration is touting its tax-advantaged investment accounts for those under 18, but critics say the accounts may only reach those who are already set in life.
Staffing July 7, 2026
The Cost of AI Workplace Gains is Deeper Job Anxiety for U.S. Workers
Ninety percent of job seekers say they have concerns about the growing use of AI in the workplace.
Technology News
Technology July 10, 2026
The New Operating Model in Finance: Managing a Digital Workforce
If the average finance worker soon has more than 10 agents handling tasks on their behalf, enterprises will need to build an entirely new operating model that can effectively manage millions of agents at scale.
Technology July 9, 2026
Xero Announces New AI Innovations at Xerocon London
Xero touted new AI-powered features within its agentic platform JAX that make it easier for small businesses and accountants and bookkeepers to keep their books clean, automate time-consuming financial workflows, and stay on top of cash flow.
IRS July 8, 2026
Are IRS Chatbots Really Helping Taxpayers?
It's a question that's difficult to answer because the data the IRS collects to measure chatbot performance is unreliable, limiting the agency's ability to determine whether the applications are operating effectively, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Payroll July 8, 2026
Employment Seekers and Businesses Navigate Rise in AI-Fueled Fake Job Postings
Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.
Technology July 7, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Free AI-Powered CPE Wallet to Solve Compliance Tracking for Accounting Professionals
Most professionals complete their required credits without difficulty. Where they struggle is documentation.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Research Suggests Jobs May be Safer at Companies that Embrace AI
The study tracked AI spending and the workforce records of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies between January 2021 and February 2026.
Staffing July 7, 2026
The Cost of AI Workplace Gains is Deeper Job Anxiety for U.S. Workers
Ninety percent of job seekers say they have concerns about the growing use of AI in the workplace.
Small Business July 6, 2026
Why AI Won’t Fix Your Broken Finance Processes
Many organizations are desperately trying to leapfrog their infrastructure problems by investing in AI.
Firm Management News
Firm Management July 10, 2026
Avoid Assumptions: Use Career Conversations to Guide Your Firm’s Succession Planning
A succession plan built on assumptions is likely to fall short of expectations when it matters most.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 8, 2026
BMSS Adds Avizo Group in Alabama
Top 100 accounting firm BMSS Advisors & CPAs has merged in Fairhope, AL-based CPA firm Avizo Group, effective July 1.
AICPA July 8, 2026
AICPA and NASBA Recognize Top CPA Exam Performers with 2025 Elijah Watt Sells Award
This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam.
Firm Management July 8, 2026
Downtown L.A. Fixture PwC Will Move to Century City
Its logo is widely visible atop a 52-story skyscraper on Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles, but PwC's lease there expires in 2028 and the firm has agreed to move that year to a premier building in Century City.
Firm Management July 7, 2026
Meaden & Moore Gets Private Equity Backing From Unity Partners
Cleveland-based accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic consulting firm Meaden & Moore has received a private equity investment from Unity Partners, the Dallas-based firm that has also invested in Chicago tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners.
Staffing July 7, 2026
Are Rising Skill Demands Squeezing Entry‑Level Hiring?
This shift has become especially urgent because its impact is already evident in the labor market. Sixty percent say it's more efficient to use AI for entry‑level tasks than to hire and train a candidate.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires Top 200 Firm LGA in Massachusetts
Top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman said Tuesday it has acquired LGA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm based in Woburn, MA, expanding its presence in New England.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2026
Windes Adds Harris, Greene LLP in Southern California
Long Beach, CA-based CPA firm Windes, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has expanded in Southern California by joining forces with Irvine-based accounting firm Harris, Greene LLP, effective July 1.
Webinars
June 16, 2026
Archived Webcast: 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?