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 July 26, 2024
New Jersey Joins IRS Direct File For 2025 Filing Season
Direct File will now be a permanent option for taxpayers in states that choose to participate, and New Jersey said it's in.
Taxes July 25, 2024
IRS Boasts New and Improved Online Tools and Digital Services For Taxpayers
The agency provided an update July 25 on its Strategic Operating Plan, which sets out several priorities for the IRS to accomplish.
IRS July 25, 2024
IRS Chief Not Too Worried About Fallout From Loper Bright Ruling
Danny Werfel said he's "fairly optimistic" the Supreme Court ruling won't deter future efforts to provide better taxpayer services.
Small Business July 25, 2024
Local Governments are Addicted to Sales Tax Revenues
The 2024 Mid-Year Sales Tax Rates and Rules report, commissioned by Vertex Inc., outlines the evolving landscape of local tax implementation, proliferation of fees, and increasing complexity of tax compliance for businesses across the U.S.
Taxes July 24, 2024
IRS Releases Initial Guidance on Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit
Notice 2024-60, issued by the IRS on July 24, details how taxpayers can claim the credit for the sequestration of carbon oxide.
Taxes July 24, 2024
Texans Get Tax Relief From the IRS After Hurricane Beryl
Individual and business taxpayers in 67 counties now have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file their returns and make tax payments.
Taxes July 23, 2024
Opinion: Some of Trump’s Tax Cuts Worked, But at What Cost?
Donald Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was the biggest corporate tax cut in U.S. history. But how has it affected the economy?
Taxes July 22, 2024
Supreme Court Rules Against Popular Tax Exempt Business Transfers
The decision in Connelly v. United States last month impacts certain types of smaller businesses, in particular closely held companies.
Sales Tax July 22, 2024
KPMG and Avalara Form Alliance for Tax Compliance Automation
The new alliance allows organizations to leverage the combined power of Avalara’s compliance automation technology – including indirect tax calculation, returns, exemption certificate management, cross-border compliance, e-invoicing, and registrations.
Taxes July 22, 2024
Ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg Released Early From Rikers
Weisselberg, who was sentenced to five months in jail earlier this year after pleading guilty to perjury, was freed for good behavior.
Taxes July 21, 2024
Joe Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race: Harris Campaign Expected to Keep Tax Proposals
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the ticket and face former President Donald Trump in November.
Taxes July 17, 2024
IRS Adds Extra Security Measures to Access FATCA Site
As of July 14, taxpayers must sign in or register with either Login.gov or ID.me to access the FATCA registration system.