Taxes April 7, 2025
IRS Says Average Tax Refund Up Nearly 4% From Last Year
More than 61.5 million Americans have received their annual tax refunds from the IRS, with the average filers getting back about 4% more than they did last year.
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 April 7, 2025
More than 61.5 million Americans have received their annual tax refunds from the IRS, with the average filers getting back about 4% more than they did last year.
IRS April 4, 2025
The IRS began implementing a reduction in force Friday that will result in staffing cuts across multiple offices and job categories, with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance getting the brunt of it.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 4, 2025
Formerly known as Capstone CPAs, Capstone Accounting and Tax said the outside capital will provide the financial and strategic support needed to accelerate its long-term growth, strengthen client service offerings, and expand its market presence through mergers and acquisitions.
Accounting April 4, 2025
The accounting solutions provider has launched Club 22, a professional network that brings accounting and finance professionals together through experiential learning and shared growth.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 4, 2025
Troy, MI-based accounting firm Gordon Advisors is combining with fellow Troy-based practice The Henry Group in a move that expands Gordon's capabilities and enhances its depth of expertise.
IRS April 3, 2025
Those who were casualties of the Trump administration's federal cost-cutting purge in February but later reinstated and put on paid leave last month after two court rulings have been told to come back to their jobs on April 14.
Firm Management April 3, 2025
Frazier & Deeter is the latest top 50 accounting firm to receive a bump in capital from a private equity firm, announcing Thursday a strategic growth investment from General Atlantic.
Accounting April 2, 2025
Seven of the 15 largest accounting firms in the U.S. are included in Fortune magazine's ranking for 2025, and one of those seven made Fortune's annual list for the very first time this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 2, 2025
As part of the deal, GTM and DMA have entered into a strategic alliance, and the acquisition complements GTM's existing income tax practice.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 2, 2025
The top 20 accounting firm is expanding its presence in the Boston area by combining with full-service CPA firm Prague & Co. in a deal expected to close this spring.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 2, 2025
The Dallas-based tax services firm has expanded its income tax practice after acquiring Brayn Consulting, a Houston-based tax firm that specializes in research and development, cost segregation, and green energy income tax incentives.
Accounting April 1, 2025
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a staff educational paper that answers questions pertaining to applying revenue recognition guidance about presentation and disclosures to construction contracts that contain retainage or retention provisions.