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.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Americans Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars Says AAA Survey
A national survey by AAA released Tuesday found that six in 10 drivers report being afraid to ride in a self-driving car, and interest in the technology is down to 13% compared to 18% in 2022.
Accounting February 25, 2025
Federal Trade Commission Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission will “vigorously” sue to block illegal mergers, the agency’s new chairman said Monday, highlighting support for the repeated deal challenges during the Biden era.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Trump Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Go Forward March 4
“The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule,” Trump responded. The Commerce Department is currently calculating the rate it will impose on other countries, promising to incorporate both tariffs and other barriers on U.S. imports.
Taxes February 24, 2025
1099-K Tax Rules: What You Need to Know if You Get Paid Via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal
If you get paid through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or another payment app, you may receive an IRS Form 1099-K this year. Here's what you need to know.
Small Business February 24, 2025
$146,000 in Fake U.S. Postage Stamps Seized in Alabama
A total of 200,000 postage stamps worth $146,000 from Hong Kong were seized after an inspection determined the stamps were fake, according to a Feb. 21 CBP news release.
Accounting February 24, 2025
DeSantis to Create Florida Version of DOGE to Audit Universities and Local Governments
He proposed eliminating about 740 state jobs, while adding staff to other agencies in need of more people, such as the Department of Corrections.
Payroll February 23, 2025
Some Federal Agencies Tell Workers Not to Respond to Elon Musk’s Email Demand
The Pentagon and Department of Justice have told workers to pause on replying to the Trump administration’s email, citing potential legal pitfalls and agency autonomy.
Small Business February 21, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Wars Leave Small Businesses with Nowhere to Hide
Small businesses employ half the U.S. workforce and they're already struggling to cope with the consequences of Trump's trade wars.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast February 20, 2025
Review of ZOHO – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Feb. 2025
In their latest video and podcast, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, review ZOHO in their roundup of AI systems for accounting firms.
Accounting February 20, 2025
FinCEN: New BOI Reporting Deadline is March 21
The beneficial ownership information reporting roller coaster that has been ongoing for the past two months because of various lawsuits is finally pulling into the station after a federal district court in Texas on Feb. 17 lifted the final nationwide injunction that had put the mandatory small business filings on hold since last December.
Accounting February 19, 2025
Deloitte Rolls Back its DEI Programs Amid Pressure from Trump Administration
The Big Four accounting firm has informed its staff that it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a move that comes as the new Trump administration is taking a stand against these initiatives.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 19, 2025
Platform Accounting Group Enters Pennsylvania, Adds Keystone Advisor Group
Holladay, UT-based Platform has entered Pennsylvania for the first time after adding Orwigsburg-based Keystone Advisor Group, formerly known as Heckman & Laudeman.