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 November 5, 2025
IRS Says Direct File Won’t Be Around for 2026 Tax Filing Season
In an email sent to comptrollers in the 25 states that partner with the agency on Direct File, the IRS said the program won't be provided next year and "no launch date has been set for the future."
Taxes November 5, 2025
Supreme Court Sounds Skeptical of Broad Trump Tariff Powers
During oral arguments on Nov. 5, justices weighed whether Congress abdicated taxing power—and whether it could ever get it back.
Taxes November 5, 2025
OBBBA Brings Expanded Tax Incentives for Employers
While many provisions await Treasury and IRS guidance, small business clients are already asking how the law will affect their taxes in 2025 and beyond. This overview highlights key changes relevant to their planning.
Taxes November 5, 2025
Illinois Bill ‘Decouples’ State and Federal Taxes to Reduce Deficit Now
Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue.
Taxes November 4, 2025
IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online Launches with New Continuing Education Content
Each seminar features a 50-minute interactive video presentation synchronized with PowerPoint slides, downloadable resources and full transcripts.
Taxes November 4, 2025
GOP Rep. Max Miller Plans to Unveil Cryptocurrency Tax Legislation
The Ohio Republican is preparing to introduce a bill with Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) that Miller says will transform how digital assets are regulated and taxed in the U.S.
Taxes November 4, 2025
Washington State Spent a Billion in Tax Breaks to Help Tech Dominate, But Was it Worth it?
What began as a modest incentive meant to foster economic development in a nascent field became a billion-dollar windfall of questionable effectiveness. The tax breaks are now expired, but participating companies continue to benefit to this day.
Taxes November 3, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Regime Case Could Reshape Congress’ Taxing Power
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday over whether a law allows President Donald Trump to implement a worldwide tariff regime, in a case experts and lawmakers said ultimately could undermine Congress’ foundational power over taxation.
Taxes November 3, 2025
Chicago City Council Majority Objects to Mayor Reinstating Head Tax
The 28 aldermen said they were “gravely concerned” about what Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pitch for a monthly $21-per-employee tax on larger companies would do for job growth and businesses leaving Chicago.
Taxes November 3, 2025
Maryland Offers Tax Relief for Federal Workers During Government Shutdown
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced that federal employees with existing state tax payment plans can defer their payments until after the government reopens.
Taxes October 31, 2025
Major Life Events Prompt More Americans to Turn to Tax Preparers for Advice, Survey Finds
A survey commissioned by TaxSlayer Pro found that while most people still file their own taxes, the data suggests that many hand things over to a tax professional once their life—and finances—become more complicated.
Sales Tax October 30, 2025
Are AI Tools Taxable? The Sales Tax Implications of Technology
When a service has both characteristics of a taxable and non-taxable offering, the tie-breaker analysis is usually the “true object test,” a long-standing, legal doctrine used by many states.