Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Staffing March 23, 2026
Bridging the Finance Talent Gap During the Great Workplace Adaption
The issue isn't the tools. It’s a fundamental disconnect between leadership’s vision and the employees tasked with executing against it.
IRS March 23, 2026
IRS Seeks Suggestions for 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan
The Treasury Department and the IRS are asking stakeholders to submit recommendations by May 29 on items that should be included in the agency’s 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
Technology March 23, 2026
Melio CEO Named New Leader of Xero US
Matan Bar, co-founder and CEO of accounts payable and receivable platform Melio, which was acquired by Xero last October, has been named CEO of Xero US.
Taxes March 23, 2026
New Bill Proposes to Exempt National Guard, Reserve Drill Pay From Federal Income Taxes
National Guard and Reserve members typically train one weekend a month with readiness activities throughout the year and receive pay for their service. A bill introduced in the House would exempt that money from federal income taxes.
Taxes March 23, 2026
IRS Owes 1.3 Million Americans About $686 Each: Deadline to Claim is Near
The IRS estimates it has about $1.2 billion in unclaimed refunds for taxpayers who did not file their Form 1040 federal income tax return for the 2022 tax year.
Taxes March 23, 2026
IRS Could Owe Many Americans COVID Tax Refunds: Here’s Why and How to Apply
A federal court ruling found that federal tax deadlines during the pandemic may have been automatically postponed by law, which could mean the IRS shouldn’t have charged certain interest and penalties during that time.
Taxes March 23, 2026
Virginia Tax Preparer Gets 2 Years for Helping Organize Roanoke Pandemic Fraud
Artebia Hobbs, 47, who played an integral role in a scheme to funnel nearly $2 million in pandemic relief funds to businesses in Roanoke, VA—most of which didn’t exist—was sentenced March 16 to two years in prison.
General News March 22, 2026
U.S. Stocks Fall to 6-Month Low Over War and Oil Concerns
Major U.S. equity benchmarks dropped to the lowest level since September amid rising anxiety over the prospect of a prolonged war in the Middle East.
Firm Management March 20, 2026
KPMG Elects New Global Chairman and CEO
Gary Wingrove, global chief operating officer of Big Four firm KPMG, has been elected as the next global chairman and CEO of KPMG International. He will succeed Bill Thomas, KPMG's global chairman and CEO since 2017.
Accounting March 20, 2026
Accounting-Related Securities Class Actions Sink to New Low
Accounting-related securities class-action filings fell from 57 to a record low of 34 in 2025, although many of these cases were filed against larger issuer defendants compared to prior years, according to a Cornerstone Research report.
Income Tax March 20, 2026
Where’s Your Tax Refund? IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule for 2026
"When will I get my tax refund?” Nobody can give you an exact answer, but we can give you a good estimate. And no calculators or forms to fill out.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 20, 2026
REDW Adds Soaring Bird Solutions in Nevada
The top 100 accounting firm has acquired Soaring Bird Solutions, a woman-owned, Native American human resources consulting agency that specializes in full support HR services, HR process outsourcing, training, and development.