IRS February 12, 2026
Don’t Get Swept Off Your Feet by Romance Fraud, IRS Warns
As Valentine's Day nears, the IRS Criminal Investigation unit is getting the word out about a surge in romance scams and offering tips to avoid becoming a victim.
IRS September 30, 2025
Treasury Department Lays Out IRS Contingency Plan as Shutdown Nears
If lawmakers can't agree to a last-minute deal to keep the federal government open beyond Tuesday evening, the plan says the IRS would tap into funding from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to keep its entire workforce working for a period of five business days.
Taxes September 30, 2025
Ford CEO Predicts Electric Car Market to Fall by Half After End of Tax Credit
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley on Tuesday said he wouldn't be surprised if electric vehicle sales in the United States fall by half after the expiration of the federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles.
Sales Tax September 30, 2025
Avalara Launches Agentic Tax and Compliance: AI Agents That Work for You
Avalara's platform combines trusted content, specialized language models, agentic middleware, and scalable infrastructure to deliver real-time compliance execution.
Taxes September 30, 2025
IRS Lowers PTIN Renewal Fee to $10
The fee tax professionals pay to renew or apply for a preparer tax identification number will be reduced from $11 to $10 starting in mid-October, the IRS said on Sept. 29.
Taxes September 30, 2025
Marked by Success and Controversy, EV Tax Credit Ends After a 17-Year Run
The $7,500 federal incentive, which had two main iterations over an almost 17-year run, expires after the calendar flips past Tuesday as a result of legislation enacted this year.
Taxes September 29, 2025
AICPA Expresses Concern, Urges Immediate IRS Announcement of Contingency Plan in Preparation for Government Shutdown
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has sent an urgent letter to Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent, urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to announce its contingency plan in preparation of a government shutdown on October 1, 2025.
Technology September 26, 2025
Sales Tax and Scalability: Why Your ERP Isn’t Enough
Here's where ERP tax compliance tools fall short, and why scalable tax compliance requires a purpose-built tax automation platform.
Taxes September 26, 2025
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Pittsburgh’s ‘Jock Tax’ is Unconstitutional
The state's highest court on Sept. 25 ruled that Pittsburgh's "jock tax"—a 3% charge on the income of out-of-state athletes and performers who use the city's three major sports venues—is unconstitutional.
Taxes September 25, 2025
Red States Pushed Refundable Child Tax Credits This Year, But Those Plans Fizzled Out
Republican proposals in Indiana and Ohio did not advance this year. Had either measure passed, it would have been the first refundable child tax credit approved in a conservative state.
Taxes September 24, 2025
U.S. Cuts Tariffs on EU Cars to 15 Percent
The U.S. lowered tariffs on auto imports from the European Union to 15% retroactive to Aug. 1, 2025, cementing terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck almost two months ago.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes September 24, 2025
Keys to the New Auto Loan Interest Tax Deduction Under the New Tax Law – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) authorizes a new tax deduction for auto loan interest, beginning in 2025 and ending after 2028.
Technology September 24, 2025
Drake Software Introduces Drake Tax Online
Designed for both new preparers looking for guided flows and cloud convenience, Drake Tax Online makes it easy for practitioners to prepare both individual and business returns from anywhere.