Accounting February 28, 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.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Taxpayer Advocate: IRS Has Improved Taxpayer Services, But Delays in ERC Claims and Identity Theft Assistance Still a Concern
In her latest annual report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins praised the IRS for a much-improved taxpayer experience but also highlighted several ongoing challenges at the tax agency.
Technology January 8, 2025
Truewind Accounting AI Platform Raises $13 Million in Series A Funding
Truewind, an accounting AI platform, recently announced that it has raised $13 million in Series A funding from Thomson Reuters Ventures, Rho Capital and Pathlight Ventures.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Mid-Market CEOs Worried About Financial Impact of Trump’s Tariffs, Survey Finds
However, optimism about the business environment is rising among middle-market CEOs, with tax policies getting a mixed reaction, according to the latest survey from top 15 accounting firm CBIZ and Hofstra University.
Small Business January 8, 2025
ADP Says 122,000 Jobs Added in December, While Annual Pay Rose 4.6%
ADP's pay measure uniquely captures the earnings of a cohort of almost 10 million employees over a 12-month period.
Payroll January 8, 2025
Small Business Job Growth Moderated in 2024
Job growth in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees averaged modest employment growth throughout 2024, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch.
Technology January 8, 2025
IRIS Makes Enhancements to Firm Management Solution
The updates announced on Jan. 8 make it easier for accounting firms to manage and onboard clients, stay compliant, and collaborate across teams—all while scaling for future growth, according to IRIS.
Payroll January 8, 2025
Survey: Despite AI’s Growing Impact on the Workplace, Most HR Leaders Are Not Focused on Reskilling Workers
Only 7% of CHROs say they are implementing reskilling strategies for job roles that have a high probability for at least a quarter of tasks to be taken over by AI.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Opinion: 3 Ways More IRS Cuts Under Trump Could Hurt the Economy
Donald Trump's election with Republican majorities in Congress likely means less funding for tax enforcement. That will hurt economic productivity and efficiency.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Opinion: The Case for Killing the Tax Credit for Electric Vehicles
It's ineffective at shaping behavior, and it primarily benefits the wealthy while needlessly adding to the deficit. EVs aren't even good at curbing climate change, and the credit could be stifling better alternatives.
Payroll January 8, 2025
California CEO Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crimes
In total, John Comeau caused a tax loss to the IRS of approximately $1,150,000. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Pat Ryan Calls for Bipartisan SALT Talks with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The New York Democratic congressman said on Jan. 7 that he has urged President-elect Donald Trump to include Democrats in upcoming Mar-a-Lago negotiations on eliminating a cap on a federal tax program.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 8, 2025
HBK Acquires Acuity Human Resources
The Canfield, OH-based top 50 accounting firm has acquired Acuity Human Resources, a Cranberry Township, PA-based provider of human resources consulting services.