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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.
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.
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%.
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:
Tax News
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.
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.
IRS June 10, 2026
‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Challengers Question Its Demise
Challengers to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” asked a judge Tuesday to let them seek evidence the Justice Department truly is abandoning the program, born out of the president's settlement with the IRS.
Taxes June 10, 2026
Tuberville Threatens to Sue Alabama Publication That Posted Redacted Tax Returns
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor in Alabama, has threatened to file a lawsuit against an Alabama news outlet after a journalist posted personal information gathered from his tax records.
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.
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.
Taxes June 9, 2026
Lawmakers Revive Proposal to Eliminate Wyoming Property Taxes
Lawmakers are once again considering a proposal to ditch property taxes for an increase in sales taxes for Wyomingites.
Accounting News
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.
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
Accounting Standards June 10, 2026
FASB Aims to Improve Guidance on Market-Return Cash Balance Plans
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update on Wednesday with the objective of improving accounting guidance for certain market-return cash balance plans.
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.
Payroll News
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.
Payroll June 8, 2026
Scam Watch: Job Hunters Lured by Task-Based Schemes
Fraudsters are luring job hunters with a new tactic: task-based scams that create the illusion of making money to "like," "follow" or "subscribe."
Technology News
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.
Technology June 8, 2026
Ignition Says It’s Taking an Open Ecosystem Approach to AI
As AI reshapes the accounting technology landscape, Ignition says it's taking an open ecosystem approach that connects firms, partners, and AI tools rather than asking firms to operate inside a single platform.
Firm Management News
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.
Firm Management June 9, 2026
Smith + Howard Receives ‘Significant’ Outside Investment From TPG
Smith + Howard has announced the next phase of its growth plan, as TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, signed a definitive agreement to make what officials say is a "significant" investment in the top 100 accounting firm.
Staffing June 9, 2026
Professionals on the Move – June 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of recent promotions, career changes, and staffing announcements from around the accounting space.
Accounting June 8, 2026
2026 AICPA Engage Conference Kicks Off in Las Vegas
Conference keynote speakers included actor Ryan Reynolds, former Costco CEO Richard Galanti, and Clara Shih.
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
CPE 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?