Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS has released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions.
Taxes May 15, 2026
Taylor Swift, Lawsuits and Quirky Exemptions: How Empty Homes Tax Works in Six Locations
San Diego will vote on a vacant homes tax in June. Here's how it works in Rhode Island—home of the "Taylor Swift Tax"—and elsewhere.
Benefits May 15, 2026
Beware: Your Social Media May Be Making You the Target of a Fast-Rising Social Security Scam
Social Security Administration officials warn of a rising scam in which criminals use the names of real government employees and doctored badge images to build trust and steal money.
Small Business May 15, 2026
State Officials Demand Transparency as Businesses Get Billions in Trump Tariff Refunds
The administration could potentially hand back over $166 billion following a Supreme Court decision ruling the tariffs illegal.
Taxes May 15, 2026
New Tax on NYC Real Estate Sales Aimed at Helping Mamdani Close City Budget Gap
The new tax, which would assess a surcharge of 1% of the sale price for city homes purchased in cash for at least $1 million, is expected to generate $160 million annually.
Taxes May 15, 2026
IRS Extends Tax Deadline Again for Most Western Washington Residents
Tax Day may have passed weeks ago, but Washington residents living in areas affected by storms, flooding and landslides late last year are getting yet another extension.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2026
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch Adds Accounting Solutions Firm ArightCo
Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, a full-service CPA firm in Silicon Valley, CA, has acquired San Jose, CA-based ArightCo, an integrated finance and accounting partner for midsized organizations.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 15, 2026
Vancouver-Area CPA Firm Acquires National Accounting Practice
Vancouver, WA-based Lewis Group CPAs announced Wednesday that it acquired Atlas Accounting Group, a national practice focused on serving trades businesses, in April.
IRS May 14, 2026
Hiring Watch: IRS is Looking for a Few Good Appeals Officers
If you've ever yearned to work in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, now's your chance.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 14, 2026
Ascend Brings Alabama-Based Jackson Thornton Into the Fold
Montgomery, AL-based Jackson Thornton, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 accounting firm, has joined the Ascend platform.
Audit Standards May 14, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Board Updates Confirmation Standards
The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board approved a standards update on Thursday that aims to modernize how CPAs obtain audit evidence through external confirmation procedures.
Payroll May 14, 2026
Stealth Wealth: Why Some High Earners Keep Their Money Under Wraps
Living below your means while quietly building a fortune has its benefits—and some drawbacks.
Artificial Intelligence May 14, 2026
Scammers Are Using AI to Target You—Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
As scammers leverage AI, consumers can defend themselves by becoming familiar with common scams and being suspicious of unexpected calls.