State CPA Societies May 6, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – May 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Taxes March 27, 2025
Stock Market Surge in 2024 Means Higher Taxes in 2025
With capital gains, dividends and interest income soaring, many taxpayers are seeing the flip side—bigger tax bills and smaller refunds.
General News March 27, 2025
California Now Has More Electric Vehicle Charging Ports Than Gas Pumps
Electric vehicle charging ports now outnumber gas nozzles across the Golden State, a sign of the increasing number of zero-emission vehicles on the road.
General News March 26, 2025
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on All Imported Cars
President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on autos not produced in the United States on Wednesday afternoon.
IRS March 26, 2025
IRS-CI Has Kept Busy Investigating COVID, ERC Fraud Cases
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit has launched 2,039 tax and money laundering cases related to COVID fraud, with attempted fraud in these cases totaling $10 billion, since the CARES Act was signed into law in March 2020.
ESG March 26, 2025
AICPA and CalCPA Ask for Clarification on California Climate Risk Rules
The American Institute of CPAs and CalCPA, California’s state society of CPAs, recently filed a joint comment letter to the California Air Resources Board recommending clarifications to California’s climate risk disclosure rules.
Taxes March 26, 2025
Survey: Some Americans Might Roll the Dice on Not Filing Their Taxes This Year Due to IRS Job Cuts
Disruptions at the IRS have some people, especially millennials, thinking about cutting corners on their taxes, while some are considering forgoing filing altogether, according to Intuit Credit Karma.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 26, 2025
McConnell Jones Adds Taylor CPA & Associates in Georgia
Houston-based McConnell Jones, the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., has acquired Taylor CPA & Associates, a firm with offices in Columbus and Atlanta in Georgia.
Taxes March 26, 2025
Senate Finance Panel Advances Oz Nomination to Lead CMS Despite Dems’ Tax Concerns
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by a vote of 14-13, splitting along party lines.
ESG March 26, 2025
Sage and Village Capital Unveil First Cohort of Companies Chosen for Impact Entrepreneurship Program
The program is a three-year initiative that will support 165 entrepreneurs across Southern Europe, the UK, and the US who are making a positive environmental, social, and economic impact in their communities.
Accounting March 26, 2025
Sage Opens New North American HQ in Atlanta
The new office marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term investment in the region, reflecting its commitment to innovation, job creation, and community engagement.
Auditing March 26, 2025
Fieldguide Launches Field Agents
Field Agents goes beyond simple automation by autonomously executing entire engagement workflows, transforming complex, multi-step processes that once took hours into seconds.
General News March 26, 2025
Hawaii to Charge EVs a Road Usage Tax Starting July 1
Revenue generated by Hawaii’s gas taxes is declining because more Hawaiians are driving electric and hybrid vehicles. The RUC is designed to provide “fair, long-term, sustainable funding for Hawaii’s roads,” according to the Department of Transportation.