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.
Income Tax January 26, 2026
5 Tips for Taxpayers for a Less-Stress Tax Season
The deadline for filing individual tax returns is April 15, 2026, which is also the deadline for requesting a six-month filing extension.
Taxes January 26, 2026
Welcome to Tax Season 2026
The IRS today opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025.
General News January 26, 2026
Massachusetts Accountant Pleads Guilty to Prostitution, Drug Charges, Sentenced to 3 Years in State Prison
John Caruso, 80, of Haverhill, MA, was sentenced Jan. 23 to three years and one day in state prison after pleading guilty to maintaining a house of prostitution and multiple drug-related charges.
Taxes January 26, 2026
Is California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax Smart Policy? History Holds Lessons
In the roiling debate over California's proposed billionaire tax, supporters and critics agree that such policies haven't always worked in the past. But the lessons they've drawn from that history are wildly different.
Payroll January 26, 2026
How to Prepare for the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’
Planning for an inheritance is a way to protect your future self—who may be grieving, overwhelmed and less able to make clear decisions.
Artificial Intelligence January 26, 2026
Americans Split on Using AI for Personal Finances
About half (48%) of Americans say using AI will have a positive impact on their personal finances while the other 52% disagree, according to a NerdWallet survey.
General News January 25, 2026
CEOs of Target, 3M, General Mills, United Health, and Other Minnesota Companies Call for Deescalation of Violence
The statement included CEOs from Target, General Mills, UnitedHealth Group and 3M — imploring local and federal officials to “come together to foster progress.”
Small Business January 25, 2026
Trump Threatens New 100% Tariff on Canada Over China Deal
President Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs against exports to the U.S. if it makes a trade deal with China, escalating tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.
Small Business January 25, 2026
Power Outages Affect Homes and Businesses Due to Winter Storm
A massive winter storm reached the U.S. Atlantic Coast on Sunday, bringing heavy snow and ice, straining electric grids and grounding thousands of flights at levels not seen since the pandemic.
Taxes January 23, 2026
New Effort to Restore Gambling Loss Tax Deduction Busts in House
The House Rules Committee declined to advance an amendment to a larger spending bill that would restore a gambler’s ability to deduct 100 percent of losses on annual tax filings.
Technology January 23, 2026
Gusto Launches Payroll Inside ChatGPT
Gusto announced this week the launch of its app inside the new ChatGPT app directory, bringing AI-powered payroll directly into the everyday workflows of small businesses.
Payroll January 23, 2026
Social Security is Making ‘Significant Progress’ Toward Digital-First Platform
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano briefed the Social Security Advisory Board on Jan. 7, 2026, highlighting significant customer service improvements over the past year.