Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
February 23, 2015
The Obamacare Tax Glitch Fallout Continues
About 20 percent of those who bought a health care marketplace plan in 2014 and used tax credits to lower their premiums received faulty information, due to a miscalculation of the premium benchmark amount. Government officials say that these taxpayers wi
February 23, 2015
Integration Between FileThis Pro and SmartVault Streamlines Workflow
Digital filing and management provider FileThis Pro has launched new integration with SmartVault, a provider of online document storage and secure file sharing solutions. The integration allows accountants to save time, reduce tax preparation time ...
February 23, 2015
Bloomberg BNA Offers CPE and CLE Credit for Webinars and Courses
For a flat fee, subscribers will now have access to a wealth of webinars, on-demand and eLearning courses on a wide variety of legal and tax topics.
February 23, 2015
Avalara Names Patrick Falle as Chief of North American Channel
In his new capacity, Falle will report directly to Pascal Van Dooren, who oversees global channel efforts in his role as Avalara’s Chief Revenue Officer.
February 23, 2015
CohnReznick Expands Technology and Life Sciences Practice in Austin
The national accounting firm CohnReznick announced the expansion of its Technology and Life Science Industry Practice to Austin, TX. The local practice builds on the firm’s longstanding relationship with private and public technology, new media, and life
February 23, 2015
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February 20, 2015
Obamacare Tax Glitch Hits 800,000 Taxpayers, Some Must Re-File
About 800,000 HealthCare.gov customers got the wrong tax information from the government, the Obama administration said Friday, and officials are asking those affected to delay filing their 2014 returns.
February 19, 2015
New Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Members Announced
29 people have been nominated to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a federal advisory committee charged with providing taxpayer suggestions to improve IRS customer service.
February 19, 2015
Same-Sex Marriage and Joint Tax Returns – How These Couples Should File
For federal tax purposes, the IRS recognizes a marriage of same-sex individuals if the marriage occurs in a state that has legalized same-sex marriage, even if the couple resides in a state that considers it unlawful.
February 19, 2015
New Tax Scam Targets Income Tax Preparers
The IRS is warning return preparers and other tax professionals to be on guard against bogus emails making the rounds seeking updated personal or professional information that in reality are phishing schemes.
February 19, 2015
New IRS 8879 Rules Make E-Filing Easier
New guidelines issued by the IRS authorize electronic signatures on Form 8878 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350) and Form 8879 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization).
February 19, 2015
Tax Questions? The IRS is Now Taking Appointments
The Internal Revenue Service has started taking appointments for customer service. A limited test in 10 of its larger Tax Assistance Centers around the country is meant to see if this approach can help reduce taxpayer wait times during a time of severe bu