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 April 21, 2026
Gov. Pritzker’s Wager on a Sports-Betting Tax in Illinois is Paying Off So Far
Some Illinois legislators are seeking to repeal the new per-wager tax on online sportsbooks. But that legislation will go nowhere as long as the state remains in dire financial straits.
Taxes April 21, 2026
Here’s How Maine’s New Millionaire Tax Will Work
Starting next year, Maine will put a 2% tax on income over $1 million for single filers and $1.5 million for joint filers. It's expected to generate $74 million per year.
Taxes April 21, 2026
Factory Workers Demand Nike Pay Higher Oregon Taxes and Wages
“We’re done with you making billions off our backs,” says a Sri Lankan garment worker in a roughly 90-second video posted on social media that demands a contract with Nike for “fair wages and fully funded schools.”
Small Business April 21, 2026
The Worst Thing Small Businesses Can Do with Their Tariff Refund
A finance expert urges small businesses to avoid making these four mistakes once they receive their tariff refund.
State CPA Societies April 21, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Names 2026 Award Recipients
ICPAS will formally recognize the following honorees at the Leader Recognition & Awards Dinner in Chicago on June 18, 2026:
Income Tax April 21, 2026
Income Tax—a Hot Issue in New Hampshire Statehouse, Campaign
Republicans, including Gov. Kelly Ayotte, back enshrining an income tax ban in the New Hampshire constitution.
Income Tax April 21, 2026
Are Higher Income Taxes on Illinois Legislators’ Political Agenda?
D-Day is May 3, the last day super-majority legislative Democrats in Springfield can vote to put an amendment eliminating the Illinois Constitution's flat-tax mandate on the November ballot.
Small Business April 20, 2026
Trump Administration Opens Process of Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection activated a new claims system on Monday for importers seeking repayments of tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Technology April 20, 2026
Tim Cook to Retire as Apple CEO, Will Become Executive Chairman
As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world.
Small Business April 20, 2026
Existing Home Sales Fell 3.6 Percent in March
Month-over-month sales fell in all four regions. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and West and fell in the Northeast and Midwest.
Taxes April 20, 2026
Johnson, Scalise Lean on Tax Cuts as They Fight to Keep Their Majority in Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Steve Scalise, and their GOP colleagues say millions of taxpayers saved money on One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax breaks like exemptions for some tips, overtime, state and local taxes, and more.
Financial Planning April 20, 2026
Fraud Remains a Top Concern for Americans, New AARP Research Shows
These concerns highlight both the financial and emotional toll of these crimes and reflect how pervasive and personal the threat has become.