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 March 4, 2026
IRS Posts FAQs on OBBBA Changes to Adoption Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued a fact sheet on Feb. 27 that clarifies two changes to the adoption tax credit in President Donald Trump's tax law that was enacted last July.
Taxes March 4, 2026
Mississippi’s Move to Make NIL Earnings Non-Taxable Could Flip the Script on College Football Recruiting
The Mississippi House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would make name, image and likeness earnings tax-exempt for college athletes at the state level.
Taxes March 4, 2026
Missouri House Panel Advances Plan to Phase Out State’s Income Tax, But Hurdles Remain
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe’s attempt to replace Missouri’s income tax with sales and use taxes advanced to the full House Wednesday, setting up a potentially contentious debate in the coming weeks.
Taxes March 4, 2026
AICPA Asks IRS to Give Tax Penalty Relief to Farmers Impacted by Form 8995 Changes
In a letter submitted to the IRS, the American Institute of CPAs requested penalty relief for qualified farmers due to changes made to the instructions for Form 8995, Qualified Business Income Deduction Simplified Computation.
Taxes March 4, 2026
Sanders, Khanna Introduce Wealth Tax Bill Targeting Billionaires
A new bill introduced in Congress would provide direct payments of $3,000 to millions of Americans. The payments would be funded through an extra tax on some of the country’s wealthiest people.
Tax Planning March 4, 2026
10 Key Tax Tips for Businesses Filing in 2026
Several One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions affect taxable income reported on 2025 returns filed in 2026, making a thorough review essential to avoid missed savings or compliance issues.
Tax Planning March 3, 2026
The Solar Tax Credit ‘Gotcha’ Many Homeowners Miss at Filing Time
As tax season ramps up, many homeowners who installed solar panels last year are discovering that qualifying for the federal solar tax credit is not always as straightforward as they expected.
Taxes March 2, 2026
IRS Releases New Form Taxpayers Will Use to Claim Key OBBBA Tax Deductions
The IRS has published Schedule 1-A and its related instructions for tax year 2025 so eligible taxpayers can claim tax breaks on tips, overtime, and auto loans, as well as the enhanced deduction for senior citizens, introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes March 2, 2026
Tax Refunds Are Up Double Digits So Far in 2026, IRS Stats Show
Tax refunds are up by more than 10% so far in 2026 with the average refund worth $351 more when compared to this time last year, according to the latest round of refund statistics revealed by the IRS on Feb. 27.
Taxes March 2, 2026
California Bill Would Exclude Military Retirement Pay From State Taxable Income
A new bipartisan effort is underway in the California Legislature to ensure veterans and survivors won’t have to pay state income tax on retirement pay and survivor benefits.
IRS March 2, 2026
Tax Court Grants Tax Relief for Unknowing Spouse
If a married couple files a joint tax return, they are “in it together” as far as federal income tax liability is concerned. However, as shown in a new case, an “innocent spouse” may be entitled to equitable relief due to special circumstances.
Taxes March 2, 2026
Indiana Adopts No Tax on Tips, Overtime Only for 2026 Tax Year
Eligible Hoosiers whose earnings this year include gratuities or overtime will not be required to pay state or county income tax on the money when they file in 2027.