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 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.
Taxes April 20, 2026
IRS Updates FAQs on Sec. 127 Education Programs
These frequently asked questions contain revised information about educational assistance programs generally, including how the rules apply to certain qualified education loans.
Taxes April 20, 2026
Business Group Urges Court to Reject Massachusetts Income Tax Cut Challenge
A national business group is calling on the state’s highest court to reject a lawsuit challenging a proposed cut to the state’s income tax rate.