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.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 10, 2025
Silver Tax Lining for Disaster Area Victims in the New Tax Law – OBBBA Tax Changes
If a client suffers a personal casualty loss before the end of the year, rush to their tax aid. They may want to speed up tax relief by filing an amended return.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 10, 2025
New Tax Law Gives Employers More Leeway on 1099s – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
It must seem like the annual threshold of $600 has been in place forever to long-time payroll managers and CPAs. In fact, it hasn’t budged an inch since 1954!
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 10, 2025
Lock Up Home Energy Credits Before 2026 – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
The OBBBA shuts the door completely on the Energy Efficient Home Credit for property placed in service after 2025, and the Residential Clean Energy Credit for expenses incurred after 2025.
Taxes November 10, 2025
High Stakes for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Progressive Agenda in Head Tax Push
Having already failed to deliver other key tenets of his ambitious tax-the-rich wish list, the head tax is a watershed moment for Johnson and his allies.
Income Tax November 10, 2025
Trump Pardons Baseball Legend Darryl Strawberry on Tax Evasion Charge
President Donald Trump is granting a pardon to former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who pleaded guilty three decades ago to tax evasion, according to a White House official.
Taxes November 10, 2025
Democrats Concede Shutdown Fight Without Health Care Win in Hand
They did get a pledge for a separate vote on the health-care tax credits in the coming weeks, but the prospects of Democrats landing a win from that endeavor are far from certain.
Taxes November 10, 2025
Treasury Secretary Says Trump’s Proposed $2,000 ‘Dividend’ May Come Via Tax Cuts
Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Americans may receive a tariff “dividend” of at least $2,000 could come via the tax cuts passed in his signature economic policy bill earlier this year.
Income Tax November 10, 2025
If Georgia Drops Income Tax, Will Sales Taxes Rise?
Other states rely heavily on sales taxes, but a key lawmaker, Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), wants to target "corporate welfare" instead.
Accounting November 8, 2025
CPE and CE Sessions Announced for Ensuring Success 2025 – Live Online Conference
This event will be Dec. 10-11, 2025, with 7 sessions each day. The event is free for professionals- all sessions qualify for one hour of CPE in various fields of study, while five of the tax-focused sessions also offer an hour each of CE credit.
Taxes November 7, 2025
Schumer Proposes 1-Year ACA Tax Credit Extension to End Shutdown
The Senate minority leader proposed simultaneous votes to fund the government and to extend the subsidies to the Affordable Care Act, which would largely prevent skyrocketing premiums for over 20 million Americans.
Taxes November 6, 2025
IRS Grants Penalty Relief for Reporting Tips and Overtime Under OBBBA
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance on Nov. 5 providing penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 on the new information reporting rules for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation in the tax-and-spending law.
Taxes November 6, 2025
IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule for 2026 – Tax Refund Calendar
This chart makes it easy to estimate when you will likely get your income tax refund, based on when and how you file. No form entry required.