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.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Has Issued $145 Billion in Refunds Thus Far This Tax Season
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.
Taxes March 17, 2025
Examining the Impacts of President Trump’s ‘Unleashing American Energy’ Executive Order on Clean Energy Tax Credits
Since the “Unleashing American Energy” and “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" executive orders were issued, there has been much speculation on how they will impact green energy funding and incentives—especially via tax credits—in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Filing Extensions to West Virginians Impacted by Severe Storms
The IRS has extended the filing deadline to Nov. 3, 2025, for individuals and businesses in six West Virginia counties that were affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on Feb. 15.
Accounting March 17, 2025
FASB’s Private Company Council Releases First-Ever Annual Report
The PCC, the group that advises the Financial Accounting Standards Board on private company accounting matters, has published its 2024 Annual Report to highlight its accomplishments and activities.
Auditing March 17, 2025
AICPA Names Creps New Chair of Auditing Standards Board
Catherine “Halie” Creps, a partner in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice, will assume her duties at the end of May.
Accounting March 17, 2025
State CPA Societies Nationwide Inspire Thousands of Students to Explore a Career in Accounting
This year, 44 participating state CPA societies sent more than 1,200 volunteer accounting professionals to 895 schools across the country.
Technology March 17, 2025
Boost Payment Solutions Teams with TransferMate to Expand Cross-Border Payment Capabilities
The collaboration combines Boost’s cross-border payment solution, Boost 100XB, with TransferMate’s globally regulated payments infrastructure to help increase industry-wide commercial card usage and adoption.
Small Business March 17, 2025
Southwest Airlines Will Start Charging for Checked Baggage … And Assigned Seats
What makes Southwest Airlines different? Not much anymore. Starting May 28, flyers will have to pay extra for baggage, assigned seats and other items, just like every other airline.
Accounting March 16, 2025
QuickFee Announces New President for U.S. Market
The board of directors of QuickFee has appointed James Drummond, the company's CEO, as acting U.S. President. Drummond, a 9-year veteran of QuickFee, has deep knowledge and experience in all critical areas of the business.
Taxes March 15, 2025
Trump Signs Short Term Spending Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a stopgap funding bill that will keep the government open for the remainder of the fiscal year, paving the way for Republican lawmakers to pivot to signature border and tax bills they seek to pass in the coming months.
General News March 14, 2025
Senate Passes 6-Month Bill to Avert Federal Government Shutdown
A six-month stopgap funding bill cleared the Senate on Friday after enough Democrats crossed the aisle to vote to end debate, defying intense pressure from the left wing of their party.
Payroll March 14, 2025
RMDs Must Start by April 1 for Retirees Over 73
In most cases, retirees who turned 73 in 2024 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k)s and similar workplace retirement plans by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.