Taxes August 25, 2025
IRS Says Tax Interest Rates to Stay Unchanged for Q4 of 2025
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, the IRS said on Aug. 25.
Taxes August 25, 2025
‘Ghost’ Tax Preparer Sentenced to 22 Months in Prison for Tax Fraud
Kim Brown, 40, of Augusta, GA, pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false income tax returns, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Accounting August 25, 2025
CBIZ Knocks CLA Out of No. 1 Spot in 2025 Top Construction Accounting Firm Rankings
After being named the top accounting firm providing services for businesses in the construction industry for five of the last six years including last year, CliftonLarsonAllen was dethroned by CBIZ in Construction Executive's 2025 rankings.
Accounting August 25, 2025
These Three States Had the Highest CPA Exam Pass Rates in 2024
A new report from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy offers a detailed look into CPA exam candidate success and trends across jurisdictions and institutions for 2024.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 25, 2025
Grant Thornton to Add Strategy Consulting Firm Stax
The top 10 firm said Aug. 19 it will acquire Stax, a Boston-based strategy consulting firm specializing in services for private equity companies, as well as their portfolio companies and advisors.
PCAOB August 25, 2025
PCAOB Seeks Nominations for Two Advisory Groups
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is requesting nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group to fill upcoming vacancies.
Payroll August 25, 2025
Deel Rolls Out AI Workforce for Payroll and HR Teams
The payroll and human resources platform last week announced its AI Workforce, an integrated hub to launch, manage, and create artificial intelligence agents and workflows, hosted on the Deel platform.
Small Business August 25, 2025
Gusto Launches New Product Focused on Solopreneurs
Gusto Solo is a platform designed specifically for solopreneurs who have moved beyond the side hustle stage to full-time, significant revenue-generating businesses on their own.
Small Business August 25, 2025
New Sovos and Intuit Partnership Focuses on E-Invoicing for QuickBooks Customers
Sovos on Aug. 19 announced a global strategic partnership with Intuit that will bring the Atlanta-based company's e-invoicing capabilities to Intuit customers, starting with QuickBooks.
Taxes August 14, 2025
IRS Scraps Kiosks at Taxpayer Assistance Centers After Many Were Found to Be Broken
The IRS is shutting down its self-service kiosk program at Taxpayer Assistance Centers after the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration expressed concerns to the agency that several of the computer terminals were unusable.
Taxes August 14, 2025
Taxpayer Advocate: IRS to Share Appeals Case Memos with Taxpayers Upon Request
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals recently reminded staff that they should share a copy of the Appeals case memorandum with taxpayers who make an informal request for the document.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 14, 2025
Sax Has Deal in Place to Acquire Maddaloni, Nydick & Keenan in New Jersey
The top 70 accounting firm said Thursday it will acquire Florham Park, NJ-based CPA firm Maddaloni, Nydick & Keenan in a deal expected to close on Nov. 15.
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