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Small Business November 12, 2026
Sales of Existing Homes Hits Lowest Mark Since 2010
U.S. previously owned home sales fell last month to a 16-year low as a cascade of negative news on mortgage rates and inflation deterred would-be buyers.
SEC November 12, 2026
Donald Trump Jr. Out as Advisor to Kalshi
Trump Jr. has been an official adviser to both Kalshi and its primary rival, Polymarket.
Small Business November 12, 2026
U.S. Postal Service to Raise Prices
The U.S. Postal Service is moving to raise and make permanent its fuel surcharge, which the agency introduced for the first time earlier this year.
Technology November 12, 2026
Nvidia Fires CEO Jensen Huang Over Affairs and Chinese Spy Scandal
Longtime Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress is taking the job of interim CEO, Nvidia said on Thursday.
Small Business November 12, 2026
When a Trucking Client Shuts Down: 8 Accounts That Do Not Close Themselves
Canceling one trucking license does not automatically cancel all the others; each account closes under its own rules, on its own schedule.
Taxes November 12, 2026
AICPA Seeks Specific, Practical Guidance for Reporting Gambling Gains and Losses
The AICPA has asked Treasury to provide guidance on the session method for substantiating wagering gains and losses.
Taxes November 12, 2026
Only One in Six Enterprises Treats Indirect Tax as a Standing Board Item
At most enterprises, indirect tax has no standing place in the room where strategy is set.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Small Business Owners Are More Confident in Their Own Companies Than in the Economy, and Two-Thirds Use AI
Sixty-one percent of small business owners say they're optimistic about their own business
Tax News
Taxes November 12, 2026
AICPA Seeks Specific, Practical Guidance for Reporting Gambling Gains and Losses
The AICPA has asked Treasury to provide guidance on the session method for substantiating wagering gains and losses.
Taxes November 12, 2026
Only One in Six Enterprises Treats Indirect Tax as a Standing Board Item
At most enterprises, indirect tax has no standing place in the room where strategy is set.
Taxes November 12, 2026
IRS Increases 401(k) Contribution Limit to $25,500 for 2027
The IRS has upped the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2027 to $25,500, an increase of $1,000 from 2026, the tax agency said on Thursday.
Taxes November 12, 2026
Section G is Here: Anyone Can File a Software R&D Tax Credit Claim. Few Can Keep It
A toddler could file an R&D tax credit claim. Fill in the numbers, attach Form 6765, wait for the refund. Filing was never the hard part. Keeping the credit is. Starting with 2026 returns, keeping it got a lot harder.
Taxes November 12, 2026
2026 Midterm Elections Shift Control of Congress, Reshaping Tax Policy Outlook
The shift in congressional control will reshape the federal tax policy agenda, potentially limiting prospects for sweeping tax legislation while creating opportunities for targeted bipartisan measures.
Technology November 12, 2026
TaxDome’s Switch to Per-Client Pricing: What to Work Out Before Your 2027 Renewal
For most of the last decade, the price of practice management software came down to one number: how many people at your firm needed a login. That is starting to change.
Taxes November 12, 2026
How Will Property Tax Cuts Affect Florida Real Estate Sales? Experts Weigh In
Home sales are down in the Tampa Bay area. Some real estate agents are using Amendment 3 as a selling point.
Income Tax November 11, 2026
4 Tax-Savvy Ways to Support the Charitable Causes You Care About
The Illinois CPA Society offers these tax-smart ways to donate to charities this holiday season.
Accounting News
Small Business November 12, 2026
Sales of Existing Homes Hits Lowest Mark Since 2010
U.S. previously owned home sales fell last month to a 16-year low as a cascade of negative news on mortgage rates and inflation deterred would-be buyers.
SEC November 12, 2026
Donald Trump Jr. Out as Advisor to Kalshi
Trump Jr. has been an official adviser to both Kalshi and its primary rival, Polymarket.
Small Business November 12, 2026
U.S. Postal Service to Raise Prices
The U.S. Postal Service is moving to raise and make permanent its fuel surcharge, which the agency introduced for the first time earlier this year.
Small Business November 12, 2026
When a Trucking Client Shuts Down: 8 Accounts That Do Not Close Themselves
Canceling one trucking license does not automatically cancel all the others; each account closes under its own rules, on its own schedule.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Small Business Owners Are More Confident in Their Own Companies Than in the Economy, and Two-Thirds Use AI
Sixty-one percent of small business owners say they're optimistic about their own business
Small Business November 12, 2026
What CPAs Miss When Clients Move an LLC Across State Lines
When a client asks how to transfer an LLC to another state, do not treat the answer as an administrative update.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Constant Contact Launches AI Marketing Product for Small Businesses
Constant Contact announced Thursday the release of Catalyst, a new agentic AI marketing product that the company says works like an expert that owners hired rather than another tool they need to learn.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Column: America’s Innovation Economy Runs on Small Business
Small businesses are the engine of America’s economic and technological future, and the Trump administration knows it.
Payroll News
Small Business November 12, 2026
Sales of Existing Homes Hits Lowest Mark Since 2010
U.S. previously owned home sales fell last month to a 16-year low as a cascade of negative news on mortgage rates and inflation deterred would-be buyers.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Small Business Owners Are More Confident in Their Own Companies Than in the Economy, and Two-Thirds Use AI
Sixty-one percent of small business owners say they're optimistic about their own business
Taxes November 12, 2026
IRS Increases 401(k) Contribution Limit to $25,500 for 2027
The IRS has upped the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2027 to $25,500, an increase of $1,000 from 2026, the tax agency said on Thursday.
Payroll November 12, 2026
How to Tailgate on a Budget
Hosting a pregame party doesn’t have to be expensive with a little extra planning.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Column: America’s Innovation Economy Runs on Small Business
Small businesses are the engine of America’s economic and technological future, and the Trump administration knows it.
Payroll November 12, 2026
Over Half of U.S. Workers Plan Extra Work to Cover Holiday Costs
As holiday costs pile on top of everyday bills, new research from resume.io reveals how far American workers are going to make ends meet this season.
Payroll November 12, 2026
Two Career Experts Explain How AI Practice Can Help Neurodivergent Candidates Navigate Interview Bias
AI interview tools can offer candidates a low-pressure environment to rehearse answers and become more comfortable with likely questions.
Payroll November 12, 2026
Most Consumers Are Satisfied with Their Credit Cards, Survey Finds
The survey, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association, also finds consumers are skeptical of government price controls.
Technology News
Technology November 12, 2026
Nvidia Fires CEO Jensen Huang Over Affairs and Chinese Spy Scandal
Longtime Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress is taking the job of interim CEO, Nvidia said on Thursday.
Technology November 12, 2026
Microsoft 365 Outage Disrupts Outlook Email, May Affect Users Worldwide
A Microsoft 365 outage disrupted access to Outlook email services Thursday, and the company said users worldwide could have trouble connecting.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Constant Contact Launches AI Marketing Product for Small Businesses
Constant Contact announced Thursday the release of Catalyst, a new agentic AI marketing product that the company says works like an expert that owners hired rather than another tool they need to learn.
Technology November 12, 2026
TaxDome’s Switch to Per-Client Pricing: What to Work Out Before Your 2027 Renewal
For most of the last decade, the price of practice management software came down to one number: how many people at your firm needed a login. That is starting to change.
Small Business November 12, 2026
Column: America’s Innovation Economy Runs on Small Business
Small businesses are the engine of America’s economic and technological future, and the Trump administration knows it.
Payroll November 12, 2026
Two Career Experts Explain How AI Practice Can Help Neurodivergent Candidates Navigate Interview Bias
AI interview tools can offer candidates a low-pressure environment to rehearse answers and become more comfortable with likely questions.
Artificial Intelligence November 11, 2026
The Death of Anonymization: Why Masking ERP Data is Poisoning Your AI
You cannot fix real-world data enough to make it safe for AI without simultaneously making it useless for training.
Financial Reporting November 11, 2026
Before You Connect Sage Intacct to Your CRM or Store, Settle These Five Things
Settle these five, and the integration becomes part of the close instead of something the close has to work around.
Firm Management News
Taxes November 12, 2026
AICPA Seeks Specific, Practical Guidance for Reporting Gambling Gains and Losses
The AICPA has asked Treasury to provide guidance on the session method for substantiating wagering gains and losses.
Firm Management November 11, 2026
Mauldin & Jenkins Ranks No. 8 Among the 2026 Best Firms for Young Accountants
To qualify, firms must achieve a positive response rate of at least 80% among employees aged 30 and under.
Firm Management November 11, 2026
Report Shows Operational Challenges Facing CPA Firms
The report identifies three key trends shaping the future of client experience across the accounting profession.
Firm Management November 11, 2026
How Accounting Firms Can Turn the Months After Tax Season Into Advisory Revenue
A firm that shows up in May with a clear advisory offer is solving a problem the client is already thinking about.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 11, 2026
Current Adds Greenback Expat Tax Services
Current, a national partnership of accounting and advisory firms, has added Greenback Expat Tax Services, a provider of U.S. tax preparation for Americans living abroad.
Staffing November 11, 2026
From Compliance to Advisory: Preparing Staff for the Next Evolution of Public Accounting
Technology can create more opportunities to apply that knowledge to the issues clients are working through.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 11, 2026
BPM Acquires HR Technology Assets of EL‑ITE Consulting
The top 35 firm said Tuesday that it has acquired certain human resources technology assets of EL‑ITE Consulting, a UKG implementation and training firm based in Aurora, CO.
Firm Management November 10, 2026
What to Tell Clients Who Ask About Overseas Bookkeeping and Admin Help
Overseas help works best when the work is repeatable, documented and measurable.
Webinars
November 17, 2026
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity.
November 18, 2026
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Amended Individual Returns: Form 1040-X, Filing Rules & Best Practices
Amending an individual tax return requires careful attention to timing, documentation, filing requirements, and taxpayer expectations. This webinar explains common reasons returns must be corrected, the key differences between amended and superseded returns, and the requirements for filing Form 1040-X.
November 4, 2026
Archived Webcast: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
October 14, 2026
Archived Webcast: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
Oct 14 - In this session, hosts will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets differ—and where each has limitations.