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 29, 2026
Opposition Lines Up Against Missouri Governor’s Tax Swap Plan
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe’s bid to replace Missouri’s income tax with sales and use taxes ran into a wall of opposition from some of the state’s major lobbying groups Wednesday.
General News January 28, 2026
Former Chattanooga Accountant Signs Plea Deal for Federal Crimes
Jonathan Frost, who turned a Chattanooga accounting firm into a hub for flashy social media-driven investments that collapsed, has agreed to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving wire and tax fraud and money laundering.
Taxes January 28, 2026
Mamdani Launches Push to Tax the Wealthy as He Blames NYC $12 Billion Budget Gap on Adams
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lambasted former Mayor Eric Adams for a “fiscal crisis” on Wednesday, laying the blame on Adams for a budget gap that could exceed $12 billion.
Benefits January 28, 2026
Survey: Workers Value Balance and Benefits, But Concerned on Inflation and Health Costs
Although a majority of workers say they are satisfied with their jobs and value work-life balance, many feel disengaged and uncertain about the economy, health care affordability and long-term security.
Technology January 28, 2026
Digits Names BILL an API Partner to Streamline Financial Management for Businesses and Accountants
By integrating with BILL, Digits automates the accounting for bills, invoices, and payments leveraging BILL’s modern API platform.
Payroll January 28, 2026
Rapper Nicki Minaj Pledges Financial Support for Trump Accounts
During a summit to promote the new Trump Accounts program on Jan. 28, the Trinidadian singer said she plans to pledge between $150,000 and $300,000 to support the initiative.
Payroll January 28, 2026
Intel, JPMorgan Chase, Coinbase, and Others Will Match $1,000 Government Contribution to Employees’ Trump Accounts
Intel says it will put $1,000 in employees’ government-backed savings accounts for newborn children, matching the federal contribution to the new Trump Accounts.
Taxes January 28, 2026
After ‘Smooth’ 2025 Tax Season, Taxpayer Advocate Anticipates Challenges This Year
As the IRS enters the 2026 tax season facing workforce reductions and implementing major tax law changes, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warns in a new report that taxpayers could encounter more challenges when filing their taxes this year.
Firm Management January 28, 2026
From Compliance to Competitive Edge: How CPAs are Getting Ready for an AI-led Future
CPAs are expected to help shape the standards for trust and transparency, and help clients gain real business value from this technology.
Artificial Intelligence January 28, 2026
What Accountants Need to Know About Agentic AI
Agentic AI is already helping accountants add more value to their services and contribute to the decision-making process for clients.
Taxes January 28, 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Urged to Opt Out of Federal Voucher Tax Credit Program
Dozens of public school advocates gathered outside of the Governor’s Office in the West Loop Tuesday morning, demanding that Pritzker choose not to participate.
Taxes January 28, 2026
Los Angeles City Council Puts Off Yet Another Attempt to Rewrite the City’s ‘Mansion Tax’
City Council member Nithya Raman took her own shot at rewriting the tax, saying she too believes it is holding back housing production. But council members refused to take up Raman's proposal on Jan. 27.