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Technology February 11, 2026 

Designed for accounting firms and CAS teams, Canopy Bookkeeping integrates with the company's practice management software, bringing real-time general ledger visibility directly into daily workflows.

Jason Bramwell

Payroll February 11, 2026 

U.S. payrolls rose in January by the most in more than a year and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.3%, suggesting the labor market continued to stabilize at the start of 2026.

Taxes February 11, 2026 

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, U.S. workers can now temporarily deduct tips from their federal income taxes, up to a $25,000 limit. But Illinois is one of the states that are decoupling with the policy, so tipped income will still be taxed at the state level.

Taxes February 11, 2026 

The AICPA recommends the IRS modify and simplify the “determine and document” requirement in Notice 2025-75 by either eliminating or significantly paring back the documentation requirement or alternatively adopting a per se rule or safe harbor.

Jason Bramwell

Taxes February 11, 2026 

To raise revenue and offset an increased state cost of administering Medicaid, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing six new taxes: on tobacco and vapes, digital advertising and sports betting, along with a new internet tax rate on the state’s largest casinos.

Small Business February 11, 2026 

While restaurants, florists, jewelers, and gift shops see a surge in demand, many underestimate the upfront costs, inventory risks, and delayed payments that follow.

PCAOB February 11, 2026 

Demetrios “Jim” Logothetis, the new chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as well as two new board members, were officially sworn in during a ceremony on Feb. 10.

Jason Bramwell

Accounting February 11, 2026 

The accounting firms that appear on this year's list obtained at least a 50% net promoter score, indicating they provide clients with exceptionally high levels of service, ClearlyRated says.

Jason Bramwell

Payroll February 11, 2026 

The findings of Resume Now’s "Fleeting Flow Report" paint a picture of a fragmented workday where productivity is less about motivation and more about fighting distractions.

Payroll February 11, 2026 

Some professionals are engaging in romantic relationships with colleagues while in another relationship—often with real consequences on focus and productivity, said career experts TopResume.

Mergers and Acquisitions February 11, 2026 

Bend, OR-based Capstone Accounting and Tax said Feb. 9 it has added Peltier, Gustafson & Miller, expanding its presence into the growing New Mexico market.

Jason Bramwell

Firm Management February 11, 2026 

The AI Native Accounting Foundation is an independent nonprofit focused on helping the accounting and finance profession make sense of how artificial intelligence is actually being used in practice.