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 February 28, 2026
IRS and Treasury Issue Guidance on New Special Depreciation Allowance for Qualified Production Property
In addition to other requirements, the special depreciation allowance only applies to qualified production property placed in service after July 4, 2025, and before Jan. 1, 2031.
Taxes February 27, 2026
Tax Breaks for Data Centers Are On the Chopping Block in Some States
Rising energy costs and environmental concerns drive states to reconsider tax incentives.
Taxes February 27, 2026
Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Bill Promises ‘Commonsense Fixes’ to IRS
The 162-page draft bill, called the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, bundles a number of already introduced tax administration bills with additional recommendations from the National Taxpayer Advocate.
IRS February 27, 2026
Judge Says IRS ‘Violated the IRC Approximately 42,695 Times’ by Giving Confidential Taxpayer Information to ICE
A federal judge on Thursday said the IRS broke the law by violating the Internal Revenue Code approximately 42,695 times when it shared confidential taxpayer addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Taxes February 27, 2026
Washington State House Democrats Push to Strip Corporate Break From ‘Millionaires Tax’
Thirteen Democratic lawmakers said Senate Bill 6346—which would impose a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million annually—should move forward only if a provision accelerating a major corporate tax break is removed.
Risk Management February 27, 2026
Audit Committees Rethink Risk Oversight: Governing Amid Uncertainty with an Opportunity Focus
In a rapidly shifting business environment, the priority this year for audit committees and boards is resilient governance with the agility to pivot as conditions shift.
Auditing February 27, 2026
AICPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Attestation Standards
The proposed changes reflect the ongoing evolution in attestation services, in which practitioners are increasingly asked to provide services beyond audits of the financial statements, the AICPA said.
Taxes February 26, 2026
AICPA Requests Guidance for Itemized Deductions and Trump Accounts
The letter focuses on Section 70111, which modifies the Section 68 limitation on itemized deductions and provides comments on Notice 2025‑68, outlining the IRS’s planned regulations for Section 530A Trump accounts.
Taxes February 26, 2026
IRS Gives Taxpayers a More Streamlined Way to Report Tax Fraud and Scams
A new web page on IRS.gov consolidates multiple IRS fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to report suspicious activity, the agency said on Feb. 26.
Accounting Standards February 26, 2026
GASB Seeks Comments on Updated Guidance for Financial Reporting Model Improvements
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board's proposed Implementation Guide features Q&As on the requirements related to subsidies in Statement No. 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements.
Taxes February 26, 2026
Why Your Exporter Clients Need to Hear About IC-DISC Right Now
For CPAs and advisors, the Interest-Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation represents both a high-value client service and a practical tax strategy to offset tariff impacts. Here’s what you need to know to start those conversations.
Accounting February 26, 2026
Ryan Reynolds and Former Costco CFO Richard Galanti to Headline AICPA ENGAGE 2026
In addition to being a well-known actor in his roles as Deadpool, Reynolds has also led several business ventures, including Mint Mobile, Wrexham FC, and Aviation Gin.