Taxes November 9, 2026
IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Allow Business Client Payments
Tax professionals can now make certain payments on behalf of their business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS announced on Nov. 6.
Taxes November 9, 2026
IRS Offers Continuing Education Credits Via Nationwide Tax Forum Online Seminars
The IRS has launched its 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online, an opportunity for tax professionals to access more than a dozen seminars recorded at this year's IRS Nationwide Tax Forum and earn continuing education credits.
Technology November 6, 2026
TaxDome Unveils Client MCP for Accounting Firms
Practice management platform TaxDome has released a client MCP, allowing a firm's clients to reach their accountant from inside their own AI assistant.
Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS has released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Treasury, IRS Designate Over 6,500 Communities as Opportunity Zones
More than 6,500 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories have been federally designated as opportunity zones, the Treasury Department and the IRS announced on Thursday.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Attention Tax Pros: It’s PTIN Renewal Time
Tax professionals who prepare tax returns must have a valid preparer tax identification number, which must be renewed each year. Current PTINs expire on Dec. 31, 2026.
Technology November 5, 2026
Xero Simplifies Global Payments for Faith-Based Organizations
Xero announced Thursday an expanded partnership with Chaney & Associates, a specialized accounting and financial advisory firm serving churches and faith-based nonprofits.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2026
EisnerAmper to Bring in RSM US’s Sage Intacct Practice
EisnerAmper announced Wednesday that it will be adding the Sage Intacct consulting practice from RSM US in a deal expected to close in early 2027.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2026
Frazier & Deeter Acquires JamisonMoneyFarmer in Alabama
Top 50 accounting firm Frazier & Deeter has acquired JamisonMoneyFarmer, a CPA and advisory firm based in Tuscaloosa, AL, expanding its presence in the state.
PCAOB November 3, 2026
PCAOB Proposes to Revise Rules on Auditor Comfort Letters
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is proposing to update what it says are outdated provisions in the auditing standard related to auditor comfort letters.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 3, 2026
Aprio Acquires Texas-Based RIA Garner Asset Management
This is Aprio’s first standalone wealth management acquisition, and Garner is the second RIA to join Aprio Wealth Management, which represents more than $6.1 billion in assets under advisement as of Sept. 30, 2026.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 3, 2026
KSM Adds Managed Services Provider Blackink IT
Top 40 accounting firm Katz, Sapper & Miller has added Blackink IT, an Indianapolis-based managed services provider, effective Nov. 1.
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
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Accounting Content Specialist
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Contributing Writer
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MCS, MCP
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
