Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Taxes February 25, 2025
Nevada Woman Pleads Guilty to $98 Million Covid-19 Employment Tax Fraud
In total, these claims sought refunds of over $98 million, of which the IRS paid approximately $33 million. McCoy personally received over $1.3 million in fraudulent refunds and was...
Payroll February 25, 2025
“Tooth Fairy” Poll Shows Drop in Value
The average value of a single lost tooth during the past year declined by 14%. This marks one of the most significant year-over-year declines in Tooth Fairy giving since the poll's inception.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Consumer Confidence Dropped Sharply in February
February's fall in confidence was shared across all age groups but was deepest for consumers between 35 and 55 years old. The decline was also broad-based among income group.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Americans Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars Says AAA Survey
A national survey by AAA released Tuesday found that six in 10 drivers report being afraid to ride in a self-driving car, and interest in the technology is down to 13% compared to 18% in 2022.
February 25, 2025
Survey Shows Adults Who Learned Financial Literacy as a Kid are More Likely to Get Raises
People who grew up with a strong financial education were more likely than others to successfully negotiate their pay later in life once they started their careers.
February 25, 2025
Hooters Restaurants May Be Headed for Bankruptcy
Hooters is reportedly working on a bankruptcy plan that would allow the restaurant chain to restructure and manage debt.
Accounting February 25, 2025
Federal Trade Commission Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission will “vigorously” sue to block illegal mergers, the agency’s new chairman said Monday, highlighting support for the repeated deal challenges during the Biden era.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Trump Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Go Forward March 4
“The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule,” Trump responded. The Commerce Department is currently calculating the rate it will impose on other countries, promising to incorporate both tariffs and other barriers on U.S. imports.
Taxes February 24, 2025
1099-K Tax Rules: What You Need to Know if You Get Paid Via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal
If you get paid through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or another payment app, you may receive an IRS Form 1099-K this year. Here's what you need to know.
Small Business February 24, 2025
$146,000 in Fake U.S. Postage Stamps Seized in Alabama
A total of 200,000 postage stamps worth $146,000 from Hong Kong were seized after an inspection determined the stamps were fake, according to a Feb. 21 CBP news release.
Accounting February 24, 2025
DeSantis to Create Florida Version of DOGE to Audit Universities and Local Governments
He proposed eliminating about 740 state jobs, while adding staff to other agencies in need of more people, such as the Department of Corrections.
Taxes February 24, 2025
Average Tax Refund is Down 32%, IRS Data Shows
A quick glance at the latest 2025 tax refund numbers may be cause for concern for those who haven’t filed yet, but the IRS says there’s a good reason why certain numbers are down.