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.
Payroll February 11, 2026
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs and Unemployment Falls After Tepid 2025
U.S. payrolls rose in January by the most in more than a year and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.3%, suggesting the labor market continued to stabilize at the start of 2026.
Taxes February 11, 2026
Trump’s OBBBA Cut Taxes on Tips, But Here’s Why Servers in Illinois and Other States Will Still Pay
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, U.S. workers can now temporarily deduct tips from their federal income taxes, up to a $25,000 limit. But Illinois is one of the states that are decoupling with the policy, so tipped income will still be taxed at the state level.
Taxes February 11, 2026
AICPA to IRS: Simplify ‘Determine and Document’ Requirement in Section 951
The AICPA recommends the IRS modify and simplify the “determine and document” requirement in Notice 2025-75 by either eliminating or significantly paring back the documentation requirement or alternatively adopting a per se rule or safe harbor.
Taxes February 11, 2026
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Wants New Taxes on Tobacco, Sports Betting to Keep Health Spending Stable
To raise revenue and offset an increased state cost of administering Medicaid, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing six new taxes: on tobacco and vapes, digital advertising and sports betting, along with a new internet tax rate on the state’s largest casinos.
Small Business February 11, 2026
Valentine’s Day Cash-Flow Trap: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses Make Every Year
While restaurants, florists, jewelers, and gift shops see a surge in demand, many underestimate the upfront costs, inventory risks, and delayed payments that follow.
PCAOB February 11, 2026
Logothetis ‘Deeply Honored’ to Be Chosen to Lead PCAOB
Demetrios “Jim” Logothetis, the new chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as well as two new board members, were officially sworn in during a ceremony on Feb. 10.
Accounting February 11, 2026
62 Accounting Firms Made ClearlyRated’s Best Client Service List for 2026
The accounting firms that appear on this year's list obtained at least a 50% net promoter score, indicating they provide clients with exceptionally high levels of service, ClearlyRated says.
Payroll February 11, 2026
Only 31% of Workers Reach a True Flow State, New Data Finds
The findings of Resume Now’s "Fleeting Flow Report" paint a picture of a fragmented workday where productivity is less about motivation and more about fighting distractions.
Payroll February 11, 2026
Affairs at Work: 1 in 10 U.S. Workers Say They’ve Had One in the Past Year
Some professionals are engaging in romantic relationships with colleagues while in another relationship—often with real consequences on focus and productivity, said career experts TopResume.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 11, 2026
Capstone Adds Peltier, Gustafson & Miller in New Mexico
Bend, OR-based Capstone Accounting and Tax said Feb. 9 it has added Peltier, Gustafson & Miller, expanding its presence into the growing New Mexico market.
Firm Management February 11, 2026
AI-Native Accounting Foundation Created to Equip Firms and Finance Teams to Adopt AI Confidently
The AI Native Accounting Foundation is an independent nonprofit focused on helping the accounting and finance profession make sense of how artificial intelligence is actually being used in practice.
Technology February 11, 2026
NetSuite Announces AI Innovations to Help Businesses Increase Efficiency
The new AI-powered innovations will enable customers to take advantage of unified workflows across finance, operations, and customer service to automate and accelerate transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and pricing decisions.