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 December 3, 2025
Brown Edwards Acquires Shelton & Co. CPAs in Virginia
The top 100 accounting firm announced Dec. 2 that it has acquired Shelton & Co. CPAs, a Lynchburg, VA-based accounting practice that has served the construction industry for more than 30 years.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Payrolls at U.S. Companies Fall by Most Since 2023, ADP Says
Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000, according to ADP Research data released on Dec. 3, and have now fallen four times in the last six months.
Technology December 3, 2025
5 Ways Hackers Use AI to Break Into Small Businesses—And How to Stop Them
A cybersecurity expert shares practical defense strategies for each attack type, stressing that employee training and affordable security tools can level the playing field.
Taxes December 3, 2025
Democratic Lawmakers and Veterans Groups Issue Warning Over Expiring ACA Tax Credits
Health insurance coverage for 267,000 veterans and their families will be at risk if tax credits that lower their premium costs under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire, Democratic lawmakers warned Tuesday.
Payroll December 3, 2025
IRS Gives Guidance on New Trump Accounts, IRA-Like Accounts for Children
The government will make a one-time $1,000 pilot contribution to the account of each child who is a U.S. citizen born on or after Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2028.
Accounting December 3, 2025
Former Accounting Exec Busted for Allegedly Cheating the IRS, Getting Paid Under the Table
Stephen Hochberg, 77, who was an accounting and real estate executive in Sudbury, MA, was recently charged by the feds and has agreed to plead guilty to perpetrating the multi-year scheme.
Accounting December 3, 2025
UHY and Inova Payroll Announce Strategic Partnership
The top 30 accounting firm said a new partnership with Inova Payroll strengthens its technology ecosystem, enabling clients to optimize workforce operations, enhance compliance, and streamline payroll and HR functions through Inova’s cloud-based platform.
Payroll Taxes December 3, 2025
New Washington State Payroll Tax Plan Emerges Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session
Progressive lawmakers in Olympia rolled out a new revenue proposal Tuesday that targets Washington's largest employers with a 5% payroll excise tax on wages above $125,000.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Social Security Experts Urge Recipients to Do These 5 Things Before Dec. 31
As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or reporting problems in 2026.
Taxes December 2, 2025
What Would the U.S. Look Like Without Income Tax? Trump Says We’re About to Find Out
President Donald Trump made the bold claim about an income tax-free America during a Dec. 2 Cabinet meeting, after touting the impact of his trade policies and potential “dividend” stimulus checks.
Taxes December 2, 2025
Chicago Mayor Says Attacks Against His Proposed Head Tax ‘Would Make Donald Trump Blush’
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday signaled that he will continue digging his heels in on his controversial head tax proposal rather than seek to reconcile with a rebellious City Council.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 2, 2025
Eide Bailly Merges in Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer in Virginia
The top 20 accounting firm will officially expand to Virginia on Dec. 8 when it combines with Norfolk-based CPA firm Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer.