Taxes July 14, 2026
AICPA Expresses Support for Bill to End Tax Penalties on American Hostages
The bill would provide tax relief to Americans and their families if they are unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Tax Relief Change Legislation Reaches Compromise in Hawaii
Several negotiators in the state House and Senate reached a tentative agreement Tuesday night on a compromise draft of legislation altering future Hawaii income tax cuts.
Taxes April 29, 2026
IRS Increases Foreign Earned Income Tax Breaks
In a new ruling, Notice 2026-25, 4/7/26, the IRS has bolstered a couple of tax breaks available to taxpayers working abroad.
Taxes April 29, 2026
California Considers Tax on Retirement Accounts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires to offset federal healthcare cuts.
Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
Taxes April 29, 2026
House Passes Panetta’s Bipartisan ‘Supporting Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions Act’
Introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), the SEED Act would allow early childhood educators to take a tax deduction for classroom supplies, educational materials and professional development opportunities.
Taxes April 29, 2026
House Approves Smucker Tax Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors
Republican Pennsylvania congressman Lloyd Smucker's bill, the "Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act," passed the U.S. House by voice vote on April 27.
Taxes April 29, 2026
Black Ore Launches Tax Autopilot for Broad Availability
The platform shows its work, links each data point back to source documents, and flags items requiring attention. Firm professionals remain the final authority for sign-off.
Taxes April 28, 2026
Massachusetts Tax Preparers Charged in Connection with Using Fraudulent Returns to Buy House
Five Massachusetts residents have been indicted on money laundering and fraud charges in connection with a tax scheme based in Chelsea.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Property Tax Compliance Tops Six Figures Annually for Most Large Enterprises, Avalara Research Finds
Six in 10 organizations spend between 81 and 160 hours per month on property tax compliance, or the equivalent of two to four full-time workweeks.
Taxes April 28, 2026
Form 990 Revisions Aimed at Cracking Down on Fraud by Tax-Exempt Groups, Treasury and IRS Say
The Treasury Department said on April 23 that the IRS is planning revisions to Form 990 intended to discover misconduct at tax-exempt organizations and hold fraudsters accountable.
Taxes April 27, 2026
IRS Introduces Process for Taxpayers to Request More Time Following a Rejected ERC Claim
The IRS has announced a new process to help taxpayers who are disputing their disallowed Employee Retention Credit claims to request more time before their rights to a refund or to seek judicial review are gone.
Taxes April 27, 2026
Right Goals, Wrong Argument? The Real Stakes in the Fight Over a 1% Income Tax Cut in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts ballot question, if approved, would cut the current 5% personal income tax by 1%. Progressive groups argue the tax cut will not solve sky-high rents, unaffordable child care and unequal schools that are driving people to flee the state.