Taxes January 16, 2026
Intuit Opens a Brick and Mortar TurboTax Office in New York City, Plans On Locations Nationwide
Intuit says it plans to launch nearly 600 Expert Office locations, and 20 new TurboTax Stores in locations across the nation.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
Springline Advisory Partners with Christy Paddock Advisors
Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm, has partnered with Christy Paddock Advisors LLC, an Indianapolis-based firm providing fractional CFO and financial advisory services.
Technology January 13, 2026
Emburse Launches Invoice Tax Validation for Compliance with e-Invoice Regulations
More than 90 countries around the world have implemented, or announced plans to implement, mandatory e-invoicing and tax validation frameworks known as Continuous Transaction Controls.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
PKF O’Connor Davies Adds Topping Kessler in Florida
The top 30 accounting firm said Tuesday it has acquired Hollywood, FL-based CPA firm Topping Kessler & Co., expanding its presence in the state.
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Technology January 13, 2026
Billtrust Launches Agentic AI-Powered VoIP for Collections
By eliminating fragmented workflows and manual documentation, teams can double their daily call capacity and improve cash flow visibility.
Technology January 13, 2026
AI Can Model Behavior — But It Can’t Bear Responsibility
As AI becomes better at modeling human behavior, accounting leaders need to understand the difference between simulation and responsibility.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 13, 2026
Smith + Howard Acquires Bauknight Pietras & Stormer in South Carolina
The Atlanta-based top 100 firm has made its first M&A deal of 2026, acquiring Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm based in Columbia, SC.
Taxes January 12, 2026
You Can Use This IRS Tool Today to Get a Jump on Filing Your Taxes
Taxpayers can begin preparing their taxes now and then have the system electronically file the return once the IRS officially starts accepting them later this month.
Payroll January 12, 2026
Social Security Changes in 2026: What Retirees and Workers Need to Know
As 2026 begins, several updates to Social Security rules and benefits are taking effect, such as the full retirement age is now 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
Taxes January 12, 2026
Keeping Obamacare Tax Credits Alive is ‘Putting America First,’ GOP Senator Says
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, is one of approximately a dozen senators who're participating in talks to extend Obamacare credits that lapsed on Jan. 1, according to Politico.
Taxes January 12, 2026
Newsom’s Budget Includes $200M to Make Up for Trump’s Canceled EV Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 9 doubled down on California’s commitment to electric vehicles with proposed rebates intended to backfill federal tax credits canceled by the Trump administration.
Payroll January 12, 2026
Work Flexibility Declines as Employers Tighten Workplace Control; Working Mothers Feeling It Most
The findings show that parenthood continues to be treated as a professional liability, forcing women to downplay their identities.
Technology January 12, 2026
Accounting Seed Rolls Out AI Agents for Collections, Bill Pay, and General Ledger
The Salesforce-native accounting solution has introduced AI agents designed to optimize cash flow and save time for small and medium-sized businesses.