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.
Economy February 19, 2026
Unprecedented ‘Jobless Boom’ Tests Limits of U.S. Economic Expansion
Forecasters expect Friday's report on gross domestic product to show the U.S. economy expanded 2.7% in 2025, but employment barely grew.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Wait for Supreme Court Tariff Decision Reveals Potential Fallout
The suspense over how the justices rule could end within a week, as the court has announced it may release opinions on Friday; next Tuesday, Feb. 24; and next Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Taxes February 18, 2026
GOP Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Block Key Element of Proposed California Wealth Tax
Rep. Kevin Kiley says he will introduce the "Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026" on Friday. The measure would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on individuals who no longer live there.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Here’s the Average Tax Refund So Far for Filing Season 2026, According to IRS Data
Early filers in the 2026 tax season are receiving larger tax refunds on average compared with last year, according to the latest weekly statistics released by the Internal Revenue Service.
Accounting February 18, 2026
New Report from The IIA and AuditBoard Reveals Growing Awareness of AI-Enabled Fraud, Varying Perception of Audit Preparedness
While most practitioners view AI-enabled fraud as a moderate (58%) to high (27%) risk, confidence in preparedness remains limited.
Payroll February 18, 2026
New 401(k) Analysis Reveals Racial and Gender Gaps Emerging
A new analysis from human resources firm Dayforce, drawn from 1.2 million employee records from 2021 to 2024, reveals interesting discrepancies in who is building financial security for the future and who is being left behind.
Taxes February 18, 2026
2026 Tax Filing and Form 1099-K – Know the New Rules This Tax Season
People who earn income or receive payments through third-party settlement organizations like Cash App, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, and Venmo—for the payment of “goods or services”—may receive Form 1099-K this year. Here are the new rules.
Tax Planning February 18, 2026
Planning for Charitable Contributions in 2026
H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, made several changes to the tax rules for charitable contributions, including a new charitable contribution deduction for non-itemizers effective starting in 2026.
Taxes February 18, 2026
These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates in 2026
The average U.S. household pays $3,119 per year in property taxes on their home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents in the 26 states that levy vehicle property taxes pay an additional $499 annually.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Mamdani Proposes 9.5% NYC Property Tax Hike for Budget Gap if Governor Doesn’t Act
The proposed 9.5% hike, which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed as the city’s nuclear option to close a $5.4 billion budget gap, would be the first of its kind since 2003.
SEC February 18, 2026
SEC Chair Praises Texas as Defections Threaten Corporate ‘Dexit’
In wide-ranging remarks on Feb. 17, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins commented on the burgeoning trend of companies fleeing Delaware (hence the “Dexit” moniker) and re-incorporating in Texas.
Taxes February 18, 2026
TaxRock Launches AI Platform for IRS Risk Management
The platform replaces snapshot-based monitoring with continuous visibility into IRS account activity.