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.
Payroll January 5, 2026
Econometer: Are Americans’ Household Debt Levels a Major Concern for the Economy?
Holiday spending was expected to be tempered this year but the latest data shows Americans aren’t slowing down, even with growing debt.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 5, 2026
Nichols Cauley Makes Deals to Launch Financial Services Platform
The top 200 accounting firm started the new year by announcing it has launched a new financial services platform geared toward privately held SMBs, self-made entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies that will be led by former Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman.
Firm Management January 5, 2026
The Advantages of an Industry-Specific Go-to-Market Strategy
You gain measurable advantages when you use industry as the organizing lens for your go-to-market (GTM) strategy.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Solar Installers Pivot After ‘Mad Rush’ to Claim Residential Tax Credit Ends
With a Dec. 31 deadline to connect solar panels before a significant federal tax credit for homeowners expired, installers were racing to mount panels before the incentive evaporated.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Bettors’ Phantom Winnings—in Nevada and Elsewhere—Now Face Real Tax Liability
Gamblers and casual bettors nationwide face a new tax reality: Starting in 2026, they can deduct just 90% of their losses against winnings, a drop from the prior full 100% allowance.
Payroll January 5, 2026
Column: Social Security Still Works, But Its Future is Up to Us
A program that still works remarkably well could become harder to navigate, less predictable, and less protective, especially for the seniors who depend on it most.
Firm Management January 2, 2026
Toombs, Hall & Foster Joins Whitley Penn
Toombs, Hall & Foster works with diverse businesses, professions, groups and individuals, with a concentration in the areas of real estate, construction, oil and gas, professional services, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and nonprofit organizations.
Payroll January 2, 2026
How Broken Confidence Defined the Workplace in 2025
From job searches clouded by ghost jobs to biased performance reviews and strained relationships with managers and peers, trust weakened across nearly every layer of the workplace, a new LiveCareer analysis reveals.
Taxes January 2, 2026
Vrbo Parent Company Sues Michigan Over $18.8 Million Tax Bill
The short-term vacation rental platform HomeAway has sued Michigan's Department of Treasury, disputing an $18.8 million use tax bill levied for the years 2020 through 2022.
Taxes January 2, 2026
AICPA Asks IRS for Guidance on the Application of CAMT to Partnerships, Partners
The AICPA said its recommendations to the Treasury Department and the IRS aim to make the rules easier to understand and follow, which would help businesses comply with the law without facing excessive administrative burdens or uncertainty.
Small Business January 2, 2026
6 Social Media Habits That Put Small Businesses at Risk of Cyberattacks
A cybersecurity expert reveals six common social media mistakes that leave small businesses vulnerable to hackers during peak sales periods.
Accounting January 1, 2026
AICPA News – Jan. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).