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.
IRS October 30, 2023
IRS OKs E-Signatures to Be Used on a Slew of Forms Indefinitely
The agency said Monday it will continue to allow alternatives to handwritten signatures to be accepted for certain tax documents.
IRS October 30, 2023
IRS Boosts Hiring for Taxpayer Assistance Centers
The agency has increased staffing at its TACs by 31% during FY 2023 thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Taxes October 25, 2023
IRS Starts Business Tax Accounts
The business tax accounts are part of a continuing effort to improve IRS taxpayer services and make the agency more tech-friendly.
Taxes October 25, 2023
IRS Has Collected $160 Million in Back Taxes From Millionaires This Year
The agency said it recently recovered $122 million from 100 wealthy earners, in addition to $38 million collected earlier this year.
Taxes October 25, 2023
Tax Benefits of 2023 Year-End Charitable Gifts
Keep this tax break in your hip pocket as the year winds down.
Taxes October 25, 2023
Nevada CPA Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns
A Nevada CPA pleaded guilty in early October to aiding and assisting the filing of false tax returns for his role in a purported investment scheme to sell false tax deductions.
IRS October 24, 2023
IRS Opens PTIN Renewal Season for 2024
The fee to renew or obtain a PTIN for 2024 is $19.75, down from $30.75 in 2023. Failure to have a valid PTIN may result in penalties.
Payroll October 20, 2023
IRS Watches for Misclassified Independent Contractors, But There is a Safe Harbor Rule
An employer in danger of being assessed back taxes for certain workers may avoid liability if it qualifies for “Section 530 relief.”
Taxes October 19, 2023
IRS Gives Employers ‘A Way Out’ if They Filed an Improper ERC Claim
The IRS on Thursday offered steps small businesses can take to cancel their tax credit claim if they have doubts about its legitimacy.
Income Tax October 18, 2023
Bloomberg Tax AI Lab Enables AI Functions for Bloomberg Tax Research
The new Bloomberg Tax AI Lab offers customers the option of testing new AI-driven tools, beginning with an enhanced search experience using AI functionality.
Small Business October 18, 2023
5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes
When determining the lowest tax states, assess not only the tax rates but also the overall tax burden and incentives offered.
Small Business October 18, 2023
The 10 Trickiest States for Sales Tax Filing
For a variety of reasons, sales tax compliance in certain states takes more time and causes more headaches than sales tax compliance in others.