Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Advisory February 19, 2026
Online Creators Worried About Finances and Income Taxes – A Growing Opportunity for Tax and Accounting Pros
As the creator economy expands into what industry estimates place at a $205 billion global market, many content creators are discovering that growth brings new business responsibilities alongside creative opportunity.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Sanders Kicks Off California Billionaires Tax Campaign with Choice Words for the ‘Oligarchs’
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot, framing the proposal as something larger than a debate about economic and tax policy.
Economy February 19, 2026
Unprecedented ‘Jobless Boom’ Tests Limits of U.S. Economic Expansion
Forecasters expect Friday's report on gross domestic product to show the U.S. economy expanded 2.7% in 2025, but employment barely grew.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Wait for Supreme Court Tariff Decision Reveals Potential Fallout
The suspense over how the justices rule could end within a week, as the court has announced it may release opinions on Friday; next Tuesday, Feb. 24; and next Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Taxes February 18, 2026
GOP Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Block Key Element of Proposed California Wealth Tax
Rep. Kevin Kiley says he will introduce the "Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026" on Friday. The measure would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on individuals who no longer live there.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Here’s the Average Tax Refund So Far for Filing Season 2026, According to IRS Data
Early filers in the 2026 tax season are receiving larger tax refunds on average compared with last year, according to the latest weekly statistics released by the Internal Revenue Service.
Accounting February 18, 2026
New Report from The IIA and AuditBoard Reveals Growing Awareness of AI-Enabled Fraud, Varying Perception of Audit Preparedness
While most practitioners view AI-enabled fraud as a moderate (58%) to high (27%) risk, confidence in preparedness remains limited.
Payroll February 18, 2026
New 401(k) Analysis Reveals Racial and Gender Gaps Emerging
A new analysis from human resources firm Dayforce, drawn from 1.2 million employee records from 2021 to 2024, reveals interesting discrepancies in who is building financial security for the future and who is being left behind.
Taxes February 18, 2026
2026 Tax Filing and Form 1099-K – Know the New Rules This Tax Season
People who earn income or receive payments through third-party settlement organizations like Cash App, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, and Venmo—for the payment of “goods or services”—may receive Form 1099-K this year. Here are the new rules.
Tax Planning February 18, 2026
Planning for Charitable Contributions in 2026
H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, made several changes to the tax rules for charitable contributions, including a new charitable contribution deduction for non-itemizers effective starting in 2026.
Taxes February 18, 2026
These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates in 2026
The average U.S. household pays $3,119 per year in property taxes on their home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents in the 26 states that levy vehicle property taxes pay an additional $499 annually.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Mamdani Proposes 9.5% NYC Property Tax Hike for Budget Gap if Governor Doesn’t Act
The proposed 9.5% hike, which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed as the city’s nuclear option to close a $5.4 billion budget gap, would be the first of its kind since 2003.