Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes August 13, 2025
Sticker Shock: Hospitals Say Tax Credit That Keeps People Healthy is Now at Risk
The price of coverage under the Affordable Care Act will jump between 30% and 50% if Congress does not act to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that helped keep down insurance costs during the pandemic, a hospital CEO says.
Taxes August 13, 2025
Nevada Dems Seek Clarification from Treasury Department on ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy
In a letter, Democratic members of Nevada’s federal delegation urged the Treasury Department to address possible shortfalls of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's "no tax on tips" provision as it’s implemented.
Payroll August 13, 2025
CEO Lists 3 Scenarios Where You Should Reject a Raise From Your Employer
A business expert reveals three situations where accepting a raise can actually damage your long-term career prospects and financial future.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Social Security Recipients May See a 2.7% COLA Increase Next Year, New Estimate Shows
The Senior Citizens League now estimates the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment will fall in at 2.7% in 2026, up .2% over the 2025 increase.
Taxes August 13, 2025
July Tariff Revenue Jump Fails to Halt Wider Budget Gap
U.S. tariff revenue reached a fresh monthly record in July, though the increase wasn’t enough to prevent a widening in the monthly budget deficit—pointing to the federal government’s continuing fiscal challenges.
Taxes August 13, 2025
GOP’s Gambling Tax Change Seen as Threat to States’ Revenues, Legitimate Casinos
Gaming experts assembled by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., for a town hall bemoaned a tax change included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, saying it would benefit gaming markets not contributing to states' revenues.
Firm Management August 13, 2025
Tech Modernization Success at CPA Firms Starts at the Top
From workflow automation tools and cloud-based platforms to AI-assisted analysis, these organizations are making bold moves toward broader digital transformation.
Small Business August 13, 2025
Is Customer Service Getting Worse? Boomers and Gen Xers Seem to Think So
Nearly half of U.S. shoppers say customer service provided by businesses is getting worse, according to results from the latest Consumer Pulse survey from GoDaddy, yet Gen Z and millennials remain more upbeat than their parents' generations.
Payroll August 13, 2025
House Dems Introduce Bill to Prevent More Downsizing at Social Security Offices
New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is leading a group of Democrats who are pushing to ensure Congress gets a say in any downsizing at the Social Security Administration.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Trump’s Pick to Head BLS Suggested Suspending Monthly Jobs Report
In a recent interview before his nomination, EJ Antoni suggested suspending the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs reports and publishing only quarterly numbers until issues with data collection are corrected.
Small Business August 13, 2025
Small Business Optimism Steady Despite Concerns About Costs
Small business owners remained optimistic in June, despite a host of concerns about issues such as high inventories, taxes, inflation and labor costs.
Firm Management August 12, 2025
The Human Side of Advisory: Why Emotional Intelligence Is Your Firm’s Secret Advantage
When CPAs and firm leaders integrate emotional intelligence, active listening, and presence into their advisory process, the results reach far beyond improved margins or projections.