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 17, 2026
Is Your Clients’ Data Safe This Tax Season? Here’s What CPAs Need to Know
Tax season is demanding enough without a security incident disrupting filings or eroding client trust.
Taxes March 16, 2026
Americans to Spend 11.6 Billion Hours Completing Federal Compliance Forms
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) currently lists more than 10,000 forms and documents that individuals and organizations must complete.
Taxes March 14, 2026
Customer Sues Costco, Accuses Wholesaler of Passing Along Tariff Costs to Shoppers
The lawsuit, which was filed by Illinois resident Matthew Stockov and involves more than 100 class members, accuses Costco of increasing prices on items due to the tariffs that have since been deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider Says ‘Millionaires Tax’ Will ‘Sting’ for Signing Players
The tax could come into play on any free agent contract the Seahawks sign since the NFL minimum salary in 2026 for any player who has played one season is set at $1.005 million.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Opinion: Tax Breaks for Football Players? That’s Just the Beginning in the SEC
Ole Miss and Mississippi State could soon have a recruiting advantage over its SEC rivals across the border thanks to a new bill that would eliminate income tax for college athletes.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Wyden Questions Changes to Postmark Rule as Tax, Election Deadlines Loom
Wide-scale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and the ability for voters in Oregon and other states to have their ballots counted, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) warned March 12.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Washington Business Groups Worry About How ‘Millionaires Tax’ Could Affect Competitiveness
"Policies that layer on additional taxes make Washington less competitive to neighboring states, at a time when employers have many choices about where to invest and create jobs," said Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Inc.
Taxes March 12, 2026
Democrats Float Tax Relief Plans to Home in on Affordability
Democrats with potential presidential aspirations have unveiled a slew of tax breaks in recent days that emphasize the party’s focus on affordability in hopes of taking back the White House.
Taxes March 12, 2026
IRS Updates Withholding Estimator to Include OBBBA Tax Changes
The IRS has enhanced its Tax Withholding Estimator to reflect changes to tax credits and deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new deductions on tips, overtime, auto loan interest, and other tax breaks.
Sales Tax March 12, 2026
Missouri House OKs Switch to Sales Tax From Income Tax
The Missouri House Thursday approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s plan to switch the state’s main source of revenue from income taxes to sales taxes.
Technology March 12, 2026
PayQuicker Releases 1099 Reporting Solution, Powered by Avalara
The new offering helps businesses simplify and automate 1099 reporting while reducing compliance risk and administrative burden.
Taxes March 12, 2026
Washington State ‘Millionaires Tax’ Passes Senate, Gov. Ferguson Expected to Sign Into Law
The bill imposes a 9.9% tax on income of over $1 million a year, with the first payments due in 2029. It would raise an estimated $3 billion to $4 billion annually, helping to fund schools and other state services.