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.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 7, 2026
Sax Adds Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA and Sierra Financial Advisors
The top 75 accounting firm said Jan. 7 it has acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA, while its subsidiary, Sax Wealth Advisors, acquired Sierra Financial Advisors, SSL's wealth management arm, effective Jan. 4.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 7, 2026
Mauldin & Jenkins Merges in The Prinzo Group in Georgia
The top 60 firm is expanding its Governmental Advisory practice through a merger with The Prinzo Group, a government-focused technology firm that specializes in system modernization, procurement, and policy implementation.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 7, 2026
SSC CPAs + Advisors Combines with Harrison Henderson in Oklahoma
Topeka, KS-based SSC CPAs + Advisors, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 400 firm by revenue, has merged with Harrison Henderson, a public accounting firm with offices in Oklahoma.
Taxes January 6, 2026
Retirement Savers Be Warned: A Tax Break Has Disappeared in 2026
For years, workers nearing retirement could decide whether to take the immediate tax break of pretax savings in their 401(k) plans or build tax-free income they could access later from a Roth IRA. But starting in January, that choice will disappear for high-income earners.
Technology January 6, 2026
TaxDome Expands Suite of Spanish-Language Resources for Latino Accountants
With more than 1,000 Latino firm owners already on the platform, TaxDome now provides webinars, onboarding, customer support, and a localized platform—all in Spanish.
Taxes January 6, 2026
7 Wild and Crazy Tax Deductions that the IRS Actually Allowed
As the 2026 tax filing season gets underway, take note of these seven “wild and crazy” deductions that have previously been allowed.
Taxes January 6, 2026
New Postmark Change Impacts Tax Filings, Extensions, and More
A quietly released USPS postmark change update is changing how postmark dates are defined and applied, creating real problems for taxpayers.
Payroll January 6, 2026
Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Credit Card Burden?
A recent analysis examined debt data from earlier this year for the 50 states, including estimates of personal credit card balances and late-paying card accounts from WalletHub, as well as federal wage data and credit scores.
Taxes January 6, 2026
AICPA Recommends Automating Extension Process for Taxpayers Affected by Federally Declared Disasters
The AICPA is requesting that the IRS leverage the use of its online taxpayer accounts to streamline the extension request submissions and notifications for section 1033 requests.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2026
Symphona Acquires Southeastern Accounting Firm Schell & Hogan
Clients of both organizations will benefit from enhanced resources, broader service offerings, and a unified team dedicated to creating value in every relationship.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2026
Stephano Slack Combines with CL Rotz and Associates in Pennsylvania
The Wayne, PA-based accounting firm closed out 2025 by announcing it has merged in CL Rotz and Associates, an accounting firm based in Oreland, PA, effective Dec. 15.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2026
Capstone Adds North Star Tax & Accounting in Washington
Bend, OR-based Capstone Accounting and Tax said Dec. 29 it has added North Star Tax & Accounting, further expanding its presence in Washington state with locations in Snohomish and Lynden.