Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Platform Accounting Enters Connecticut After Latest Move
Platform Accounting Group has added its first Connecticut-based firm as Smeriglio Associates has joined Platform as Green Coast Advisors.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Bowers Adds Sciarabba Walker in New York
Syracuse, NY-based accounting firm Bowers CPAs & Advisors is expanding in the Ithaca, NY, area by joining forces with CPA firm Sciarabba Walker in a deal expected to close on July 1.
IRS February 23, 2026
Michigan Man Loses $1 Million in IRS Scam
It started with a pop-up on his laptop. Once it was over, a Kalamazoo County man was down more than $1 million after emptying his retirement and bank accounts at the instruction of the caller, later revealed to be a scammer.
Small Business February 23, 2026
The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Digital Payments
As America accelerates toward a cashless future, new data reveals the cities leading the digital payment revolution and those falling behind.
Technology February 23, 2026
OnPay Unveils Expanded HR Capabilities to Streamline Back-Office Tasks
OnPay recently announced the launch of a new HR add-on and enhancements designed to help employers manage human resources alongside payroll within a single, easy-to-use service.
Taxes February 21, 2026
2026 IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule
An easy-to-use calendar to estimate when you will probably get your 2026 IRS income tax refund. No data entry required.
State and Local Taxes February 20, 2026
Which States Have the Highest Taxes?
"Tax burden" measures the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes. And it’s not uniform across the U.S. either.
General News February 20, 2026
Trump Announces New 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Rules Prior Tariffs Invalid
Under the law, the new tariffs can last for only 150 days. An extension would require congressional approval.
Small Business February 20, 2026
Trump Will Face Resistance in Congress in Effort to Restore Tariffs
Even though tariffs are a centerpiece in the president’s economic agenda, the Republican-controlled Congress likely cannot pass trade legislation without Democratic support.
Taxes February 20, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
The United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose unilateral, broad tariffs.
Taxes February 20, 2026
Millions of Eligible Filers Didn’t Use IRS Free File
Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, despite 70% of filers qualifying, according to a NerdWallet analysis.
Benefits February 20, 2026
Early Retirees Can Earn Slightly More in Side Job Without Cutting Social Security Payments
The Social Security Administration raised the annual work earnings limit for 2026 from $23,400 to $24,480 for those under full retirement age.