Accounting February 19, 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.
Taxes March 13, 2025
Navigating Form 6765: What CPAs Must Know for R&D Tax Compliance
By staying ahead of the recent changes the IRS made to Form 6765, accountants and other tax professionals can help businesses maximize their R&D credits while minimizing the risk of IRS audits and compliance issues.
Taxes March 13, 2025
Tax-Related Scams Set to Increase as April 15 Filing Deadline Nears
If the last month before Tax Day this year is anything like the last few weeks of tax season 2024, expect a significant surge in tax-related scams as cybercriminals try to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers, warns security software company DNSFilter.
Taxes March 13, 2025
IRS Says Time is Running Out to Claim 2021 Tax Refunds
The IRS estimates that more than 1 million people across the country may have unclaimed tax refunds from tax year 2021, and they have until April 15 to submit their federal return.
Small Business March 11, 2025
Small Businesses Pushing for Tax Simplification to Help Them Meet Their Goals in 2025, Survey Finds
U.S. small businesses are planning for 2025 to be a year of growth and optimism—and they're urging Congress and the Trump administration to prioritize tax reform, address inflation, enhance workforce development, cut regulatory red tape, and increase access to capital, according to a new survey from Goldman Sachs.
Taxes March 11, 2025
Survey: 91% of Americans Think Filing Taxes Should Be Free
In addition, two in three people describe tax preparation companies that advertise free tax filing services as "bait-and-switch" schemes, according to WalletHub's 2025 Tax Survey.
Taxes March 11, 2025
IRS: Average Tax Refund Amount Up 6.3% From This Time Last Year
The average tax refund amount for tax returns filed through Feb. 28 was $3,382, about 6.3% higher than the average refund of $3,182 through Mar. 1, 2024, the IRS said last week.
State and Local Taxes March 10, 2025
How the 50 States Rank By State and Local Tax Rates in 2025
WalletHub released a new study examining which states had the highest and lowest state and local tax rates to determine where residents are giving the most and least money back to their respective governments.
Taxes March 7, 2025
AICPA Releases Statement on IRS Services for this Tax Season
In the wake of recent reports of workforce reductions at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), President and CEO, Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) released the following statement.
Taxes March 7, 2025
Michigan Businessman Found Guilty of Employment Tax Crimes
A federal jury convicted a Michigan businessman on March 5, 2025, for not paying employment taxes and not filing his own individual income tax returns.
Taxes March 7, 2025
The Tax Blotter – March 7, 2025
The Tax Blotter is a round-up of recent tax-related news briefs.
Taxes March 7, 2025
Can a U.S. Tax Court Decision Be Appealed?
Even though the Tax Court is commonly thought of as the forum of last resort for appealing tax bills and other IRS issues, there is a way to appeal a Tax Court ruling. However, the chances of success of these appeals are often relatively low.
Taxes March 6, 2025
AICPA Issues Guidance for Reporting on Stablecoins
These criteria provide a framework to stablecoin issuers for presenting and disclosing information related to the tokens they issue.