Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
Taxes March 24, 2025
The number of tax returns that have been filed with the IRS is down 1.7% compared to this time last year, but the average tax refund amount is up 5.2% according to the agency's latest 2025 tax season data.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 21, 2025
The Troy, MI-based top 40 accounting firm is expanding in Florida by combining with Vero Beach-based CPA firm Kmetz, Elwell, Graham & Associates, effective June 1.
IRS March 20, 2025
"You are being reinstated to your previous position immediately," an email to fired IRS probationary workers said. "While you are being reinstated to federal service, you are also being placed on Administrative Leave. You should not report to duty or perform any work until receiving further guidance."
IRS March 20, 2025
New acting chief counsel Andrew De Mello, an IRS attorney, was nominated by President Trump during his first term in the White House to be inspector general of the Education Department but wasn't confirmed.
Taxes March 19, 2025
Cryptocurrency gains, remote work tax implications, and NFT reporting rules are among the many topics taxpayers are asking accountants questions about this tax season, according to new data from expert platform JustAnswer.
Accounting March 19, 2025
The SEC approved the 2025 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy and two others, while the FASB finalized two additional taxonomies.
Auditing March 19, 2025
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on March 18 appointed new members to two of its advisory groups: the Investor Advisory Group and the Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
Taxes March 18, 2025
A new survey from CNET reveals that 44% of tax filers have anxieties and fears about filing their taxes, with Gen Z and millennials freaking out the most at 51% and 48%, respectively.
Taxes March 18, 2025
With key Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions set to expire at the end of this year, most Certified Financial Planner professionals say clients' retirement and financial plans could be at risk, according to new research by the CFP Board.
Technology March 18, 2025
Initially introduced with a focus on payment error prevention, FlexTrap has now expanded into a fully extensible platform, introducing supplier statement reconciliation to further reduce financial leakage and improve financial operations.
Taxes March 17, 2025
A new poll from marketing research firm Savanta reveals that a strong majority of Americans want tax reform, with 70% saying they prefer a simpler tax code instead of the current overcomplicated and stressful U.S. tax system.
Taxes March 17, 2025
In total, the agency has sent out more than 43.6 million refunds to taxpayers, up 1.5% compared to March 8, 2024. The average refund amount sits at $3,324—5.7% higher than last year.
