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 February 3, 2026
Oregon Democrats Unveil Plan to Close Trump Tax ‘Loopholes’ and Reduce Budget Deficit
Two key Oregon Democrats on Monday unveiled a plan to increase state revenue by dropping several state tax breaks copied from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending law passed last year.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Says He Can’t Support ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ Bill Without Changes
In a long-anticipated bill, which is getting formally introduced this week, legislative Democrats are proposing a 9.9% tax on annual earnings of more than $1 million starting in 2028.
Taxes February 3, 2026
GruntWorx and Truss Partner to Bring AI-Enhanced OCR Automation to Tax Professionals
This collaboration introduces a new integration, enabling customers to leverage GruntWorx’s AI-enhanced Optical Character Recognition automation.
IRS February 2, 2026
Government Shutdown Could Slow Some Income Tax Refunds, Says IRS
Core tax systems remain operational during a shutdown, meaning Americans can still file their tax returns and receive refunds, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Sales Tax February 2, 2026
Here’s Why Louisiana Has the Country’s Highest Combined Sales Tax Rates
For the third year in a row, Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the country at 10.11%, according to a new report from the Tax Foundation.
Taxes February 2, 2026
IRS: Simple Payment Plans Have Expanded to Businesses
In an email to tax professionals on Monday, the IRS said it recently updated qualifications for Simple Payment Plans, formerly known as “streamlined installment agreements,” to include business taxpayers.
IRS February 2, 2026
IRS Seeks Applicants to Serve on ETAAC
The IRS announced last week that it's accepting applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee through Feb. 28.
Taxes February 2, 2026
Experts Weigh in On Connecticut Potentially Repealing State Income Tax
Economists have their doubts about a proposal from Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Betsy McCaughey, a Republican, to repeal the state's income tax.
Taxes January 30, 2026
Newsom Describes Calls with Anguished Rich as He Continues Opposing California Billionaire Tax
At a Bloomberg forum event in San Francisco, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the proposed billionaire tax would ultimately degrade the state’s tax base as the ultrawealthy left the state.
Taxes January 30, 2026
Trump Sues IRS and the Treasury Department for $10B Over Leak of His Tax Returns
The suit was filed Thursday in Miami federal court by the president, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization, which manages the president’s real estate holdings.
Taxes January 29, 2026
Some Taxpayers are Considering Not Paying – Think Again, Says Preparer
There's historical precedent for tax protests, but there are real-world consequences to not paying taxes that one Connecticut tax preparer said makes such a protest inadvisable.
IRS January 29, 2026
IRS Announced Major Reorganization Just Ahead of Tax Season
As the 2026 tax season gets underway, the head of the IRS announced a major shake-up, initiating personnel and operational changes intended to improve taxpayer service and modernize the agency.