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 September 15, 2025
Looming Government Shutdown Tied to GOP Extending Obamacare Tax Credit
Whether the federal government shuts down operations in two weeks could hinge on Republicans agreeing to extend the premium tax credit, which is set to expire Dec. 31.
Taxes September 15, 2025
Podcasters and OnlyFans Creators Stand to Win Big Under Trump’s Tax Law
More than a quarter of large U.S.-based influencers—those with at least 100,000 followers—reported earning tips, according to a 2024 study by the Creative Class Group.
Taxes September 12, 2025
New Tax Law Is Mixed Bag for AMT – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law earlier this year tweaks the alternative minimum tax (AMT) rules for individuals. Overall, the news for taxpayers is “mixed,” beginning in 2026.
Taxes September 11, 2025
New Law Complicates Charitable Gift-Giving – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
For the first time in history, the new law creates a “floor” for deducting charitable donations deductions. At the same time, it opens up deductions to non-itemizers as well as itemizers.
Taxes September 11, 2025
2026 Income Tax Projections and Tax Brackets: Bloomberg Tax Provides Early Insights for Strategic Planning
The report accounts for several new adjustments made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that affect tax planning for taxpayers in 2026 and beyond.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 11, 2025
Overview of Blue J AI Tax Research – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Sept. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, take a look at the Blue J AI-powered professional tax research platform. Blue J’s generative AI solution is designed to be conversational. Getting comprehensive, human-like answers to your tax questions is as fast and easy as asking a colleague, making it a resource your team will actually want to...…
Taxes September 11, 2025
2025 Child Tax Credit – New Changes Coming Under Trump Tax Law
The CTC is now bigger and better—permanently. The new also retains a special tax credit for non-child dependents.
Taxes September 11, 2025
Teacher Tax Credit Changes Under 2025 Trump Tax Law – OBBBA
The deduction isn’t just for teachers (although they are the most common benefactors). It may also be claimed by someone who works as an instructor, counselor, principal, or aide for students in K-12.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes September 11, 2025
Three Education Tax Breaks in the New Tax Rules – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
The new “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) is enhancing several tax breaks relating to education in addition to increasing family tax credits for raising young children.
Taxes September 10, 2025
Ending Tax Break for Litigation Funders, Other Proposals Cut From OBBBA May Return to Congress
Several legislative initiatives—like tort reform, limiting state regulation of AI, and fixing the PBM (pharmacy benefit manager) system—were left on the cutting-room floor and could be brought back in the months ahead.
Taxes September 9, 2025
Supreme Court to Decide Challenge to Trump’s Tariff Power
The justices announced they will hear oral arguments in November on the Trump administration request to overturn lower court rulings that found the president exceeded his authority with his “Liberation Day” and other tariffs on countries worldwide.
Taxes September 9, 2025
IRS Has Doled Out $162M in Penalties to Taxpayers Over False Tax Credit Claims Linked to Bad Social Media Advice
Thousands of taxpayers have filed inaccurate or frivolous returns that falsely claim the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties, the IRS said Sept. 8.