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Sales Tax June 16, 2026
Yetter Consulting Services Named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List
The recognition arrives as Yetter Consulting enters its 30th year of serving tax, accounting, finance, and operations professionals.
State and Local Taxes June 16, 2026
District Court Refuses to Shake Up SALT Cap
If your clients reside in a state where they would qualify for such a workaround, act sooner rather than later.
Staffing June 16, 2026
Nearly Half of Professionals to Go Job Hunting in Next 6 Months
Gen Z workers (55%), as well as those who work in healthcare (56%) and technology (49%), are the most likely to explore new opportunities.
Taxes June 16, 2026
AICPA Submits Comments to Treasury, IRS on Accounting Method Change Procedures
The recommendations focus on adopting an “issue under consideration” standard to expand taxpayer’s ability to correct any erroneous methods of accounting while still under examination.
Marketing June 16, 2026
5 Accounting Firm Marketing Tactics That No Longer Work
Many accounting firms are still doing marketing activities that made sense ten years ago but deliver very little value today.
Firm Management June 16, 2026
Hackers Are Bypassing MFA to Compromise Accounting Firm Microsoft 365 Accounts
It exploits a legitimate feature of Microsoft 365, requires no fake website, and works precisely because it uses Microsoft's own infrastructure.
Technology June 16, 2026
AvidXchange Completes Workday Integration
AvidXchange provides customers with a streamlined integration that connects Workday Financial Management with AvidXchange for Workday.
Payroll June 16, 2026
Column: Working Parents Deserve Time With Their Newborns
Paid parental leave is pro-family, pro-work, pro-life. Policy doesn't get much better.
Tax News
Sales Tax June 16, 2026
Yetter Consulting Services Named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List
The recognition arrives as Yetter Consulting enters its 30th year of serving tax, accounting, finance, and operations professionals.
State and Local Taxes June 16, 2026
District Court Refuses to Shake Up SALT Cap
If your clients reside in a state where they would qualify for such a workaround, act sooner rather than later.
Taxes June 16, 2026
AICPA Submits Comments to Treasury, IRS on Accounting Method Change Procedures
The recommendations focus on adopting an “issue under consideration” standard to expand taxpayer’s ability to correct any erroneous methods of accounting while still under examination.
Taxes June 16, 2026
Bask in Tax Breaks for Vacation Home Rentals
Generally, you can claim tax deductions for this second home within generous limits if you itemize on your tax return.
Taxes June 15, 2026
U.S. Residential Solar Installations Set to Stall for Years After Tax Credit Sunset
The U.S. residential solar industry is cratering after President Donald Trump eliminated a key tax credit for homeowners to install solar panels last year—and it’s dragging down residential battery additions, a new report says.
Taxes June 15, 2026
Registration Opens for TaxRevolution 2026 to Be Held Aug. 13
TaxRevolution 2026 brings together the profession’s most forward-thinking leaders from organizations like Liscio, Ignition, SmartVault, TaxRock, The CFO Project, and Zamp.
Taxes June 15, 2026
Are Wealthy Washington Residents Really Mulling Out-of-State Moves Due to New Tax?
Washington’s controversial new income tax on high earners has spurred warnings from some of a looming wealth exodus.
Taxes June 12, 2026
Amid ‘Billionaire’ Tax Battles, California ‘Millionaire’ Tax Extension Faces Few Foes
“If this wealth tax is not extended, 1-in-6 educators could lose their jobs and California will lose billions in revenue while the wealthiest get a tax break,” California Teachers Association President David Goldberg said.
Accounting News
Taxes June 16, 2026
AICPA Submits Comments to Treasury, IRS on Accounting Method Change Procedures
The recommendations focus on adopting an “issue under consideration” standard to expand taxpayer’s ability to correct any erroneous methods of accounting while still under examination.
Technology June 16, 2026
AvidXchange Completes Workday Integration
AvidXchange provides customers with a streamlined integration that connects Workday Financial Management with AvidXchange for Workday.
Technology June 16, 2026
Gusto Rolls Out Suite of AI Agents That Help Accountants Develop and Evolve Their Practice
Gusto has launched six AI agents built for accounting professionals who want to grow their client base, deepen advisory revenue, and scale without adding headcount.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 16, 2026
Kernutt Stokes Merges in Fordham & Co. in Oregon
Eugene, OR-based accounting firm Kernutt Stokes is joining forces with Fordham & Co., a Hillsboro, OR-based accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout the Portland metro area.
Technology June 16, 2026
Kantata Unveils AI Superagent for Professional Services
With the release of its new agentic AI and intelligence capabilities, Kantata offers an integrated system that understands how services organizations operate, takes action across workflows, and continuously improves how work gets done, the company says.
Technology June 16, 2026
HubSpot Introduces Revenue Hub
Agentic customer platform HubSpot has launched Revenue Hub, a unified command center for quotes, billing, and payments that embeds revenue context directly into HubSpot customer records.
Technology June 16, 2026
Shield Extends the Compliance Perimeter to AI-Generated Records and Image-Based Content
FINRA Rule 4511 and the 2026 Oversight Report make clear that recordkeeping obligations apply to business communications regardless of channel or format.
Technology June 16, 2026
Digits Touts New Partnerships with Ignition, Reach Reporting, and Karbon
Digits has announced partnerships with Ignition, Reach Reporting, and Karbon, connecting Digits to the tools accounting firms use to sell and get paid for work, deliver reporting, and run their practices.
Payroll News
Staffing June 16, 2026
Nearly Half of Professionals to Go Job Hunting in Next 6 Months
Gen Z workers (55%), as well as those who work in healthcare (56%) and technology (49%), are the most likely to explore new opportunities.
Payroll June 16, 2026
Column: Working Parents Deserve Time With Their Newborns
Paid parental leave is pro-family, pro-work, pro-life. Policy doesn't get much better.
Benefits June 15, 2026
Social Security Has Slashed 14% of Its Workforce Since Early 2025, Analysis Shows
According to a new analysis, Social Security has cut 8,000 jobs, or 14% of its workforce, since January 2025, and half of the job cuts have been in customer-facing roles.
Payroll June 15, 2026
California Falls Behind Texas in Fortune 500 Ranking
This year, 57 of the top U.S. companies by revenue are headquartered in Texas, including healthcare giant McKesson, compared with California's 56.
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.
Technology News
Firm Management June 16, 2026
Hackers Are Bypassing MFA to Compromise Accounting Firm Microsoft 365 Accounts
It exploits a legitimate feature of Microsoft 365, requires no fake website, and works precisely because it uses Microsoft's own infrastructure.
Technology June 16, 2026
AvidXchange Completes Workday Integration
AvidXchange provides customers with a streamlined integration that connects Workday Financial Management with AvidXchange for Workday.
Technology June 16, 2026
Gusto Rolls Out Suite of AI Agents That Help Accountants Develop and Evolve Their Practice
Gusto has launched six AI agents built for accounting professionals who want to grow their client base, deepen advisory revenue, and scale without adding headcount.
Technology June 16, 2026
Kantata Unveils AI Superagent for Professional Services
With the release of its new agentic AI and intelligence capabilities, Kantata offers an integrated system that understands how services organizations operate, takes action across workflows, and continuously improves how work gets done, the company says.
Technology June 16, 2026
HubSpot Introduces Revenue Hub
Agentic customer platform HubSpot has launched Revenue Hub, a unified command center for quotes, billing, and payments that embeds revenue context directly into HubSpot customer records.
Technology June 16, 2026
Shield Extends the Compliance Perimeter to AI-Generated Records and Image-Based Content
FINRA Rule 4511 and the 2026 Oversight Report make clear that recordkeeping obligations apply to business communications regardless of channel or format.
Technology June 16, 2026
Digits Touts New Partnerships with Ignition, Reach Reporting, and Karbon
Digits has announced partnerships with Ignition, Reach Reporting, and Karbon, connecting Digits to the tools accounting firms use to sell and get paid for work, deliver reporting, and run their practices.
Technology June 16, 2026
Adaptive Unveils Project Accounting Agents for Construction Finance
Adaptive, an agentic project accountant for construction, has introduced Project Accounting Agents, built to run the day-to-day accounting work that keeps construction projects on track.
Firm Management News
Staffing June 16, 2026
Nearly Half of Professionals to Go Job Hunting in Next 6 Months
Gen Z workers (55%), as well as those who work in healthcare (56%) and technology (49%), are the most likely to explore new opportunities.
Marketing June 16, 2026
5 Accounting Firm Marketing Tactics That No Longer Work
Many accounting firms are still doing marketing activities that made sense ten years ago but deliver very little value today.
Firm Management June 16, 2026
Hackers Are Bypassing MFA to Compromise Accounting Firm Microsoft 365 Accounts
It exploits a legitimate feature of Microsoft 365, requires no fake website, and works precisely because it uses Microsoft's own infrastructure.
Payroll June 16, 2026
Column: Working Parents Deserve Time With Their Newborns
Paid parental leave is pro-family, pro-work, pro-life. Policy doesn't get much better.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 16, 2026
Kernutt Stokes Merges in Fordham & Co. in Oregon
Eugene, OR-based accounting firm Kernutt Stokes is joining forces with Fordham & Co., a Hillsboro, OR-based accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout the Portland metro area.
Firm Management June 15, 2026
10 Practical Ways Practices Are Using AI Today (No Tech Skills Required)
When practices use AI for everyday work, they gain more time, more clarity, more consistency, and more capacity—and deliver a better experience for clients and a more sustainable workload for their teams.
Firm Management June 15, 2026
RSM to Expand Transatlantic Platform with the Addition of RSM Mexico
The agreement remains subject to definitive agreements, receipt of necessary corporate and regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of various closing conditions.
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.
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?