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 February 9, 2026
Opinion: This Tax-Refund Bonanza Won’t Do What Bessent Says It Will
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been talking up Americans getting bigger-than-usual tax refunds this year for months, saying that it will help spark “a non-inflationary boom.” That's unlikely.
Technology February 8, 2026
Thomson Reuters Adds ‘Audit’ to Professional Product Name
The brand is now called Thomson Reuters Tax, Audit & Accounting. The rebranding is a commitment to the audit profession navigating unprecedented change, the company says.
Firm Management February 6, 2026
Wipfli Partners with The Caddie Network
Wipfli and The Caddie Network will bring to life the connection between elite caddies and trusted advisors.
Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Says Tax Relief Available for Those Affected by Severe Storms in Montana
The IRS this week announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Montana affected by severe wind storms and flooding that occurred the second and third weeks of December 2025.
Accounting February 6, 2026
AICPA News – Feb. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Staffing February 6, 2026
Professionals on the Move – Feb. 2026 Part II
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of recent staffing announcements, promotions and recognitions from around the profession.
Taxes February 6, 2026
Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Education Tax Credit Law
The Idaho Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Idaho’s $50 million tax credit program that directs public money toward private schools and homeschooling expenses.
Artificial Intelligence February 6, 2026
AI is Creating Divide Between Critical Thinkers and Copy-Paste Workers, Expert Warns
A workplace expert warns of emerging skills gap as employees become overreliant on AI tools, creating division between critical thinkers and copy-paste workers.
Technology February 5, 2026
Startup Accrual Officially Launches with $75M in Funding to Bring AI-Native Automation to Accounting
The San Francisco-based startup says its platform's AI-native infrastructure is built to unify tax preparation and review into a single system for accounting firms.
Taxes February 5, 2026
Bessent Says Taxpayers Will Foot the Bill if Trump Wins $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit
The revelation came Thursday during a Senate Banking Committee hearing where Treasury Secretary and Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Scott Bessent testified.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 5, 2026
Ryan Buys Meritax Advisors in Texas
The Dallas-based tax services and software firm said Thursday it has acquired Meritax Advisors, a commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin, TX.