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 February 18, 2026
These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates in 2026
The average U.S. household pays $3,119 per year in property taxes on their home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents in the 26 states that levy vehicle property taxes pay an additional $499 annually.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Mamdani Proposes 9.5% NYC Property Tax Hike for Budget Gap if Governor Doesn’t Act
The proposed 9.5% hike, which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed as the city’s nuclear option to close a $5.4 billion budget gap, would be the first of its kind since 2003.
Taxes February 18, 2026
TaxRock Launches AI Platform for IRS Risk Management
The platform replaces snapshot-based monitoring with continuous visibility into IRS account activity.
Taxes February 18, 2026
White House Floats New Taxes to Boost U.S. Shipbuilding
The Trump administration's plan includes fees on foreign-built commercial vessels, as well as a tax on imports at land ports of entry.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Washington Governor Says Income Tax Proposal on Millionaires a ‘Good Start,’ But Wants More Tax Relief
Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday that the current legislation to impose a state income tax on millionaires is a "good start," but called on lawmakers to devote more of the revenue to direct tax breaks and relief for residents.
Taxes February 17, 2026
Guide to New Tourist Taxes and Fees for U.S. Travelers in 2026
In 2026, travel costs will increase due to new tourist taxes and fees implemented globally to manage crowds and benefit local areas.
Taxes February 17, 2026
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Mulls Property Tax Hike, Pushes Governor to Tax the Wealthy
Mamdani is expected to propose raising property taxes to balance the city budget on Tuesday, in the face of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s continued resistance to raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Taxes February 17, 2026
‘Millionaires Tax’ Clears Washington Senate
The legislation, which now heads to the state's House for consideration, would levy a 9.9% tax on earnings over $1 million a year, and is estimated to bring in about $3.5 billion annually.
Taxes February 17, 2026
UCLA Wins 24th Annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition
Eighty-four student teams competed in a nationwide challenge featuring real-world tax strategy simulations designed to help prepare the next generation of tax leaders.
Taxes February 17, 2026
Trump’s Tax Rules Still Unclear to U.S. Clean-Energy Industry
The Trump administration’s interim guidance on clean energy tax credits released Thursday offered some relief to the industry by laying out a manageable path for new projects. But, it still left investors uncertain.
Income Tax February 17, 2026
IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule for 2026 – Tax Refund Date Estimator
When will you probably get your income tax refund? We can give you a good estimate based on a few factors, and no calculators.
Technology February 16, 2026
The Decline of Human Intelligence in Tax Strategy: Is AI Replacing Smart Accountants?
While the industry is obsessed with how artificial intelligence will automate tax preparation, it is ignoring a much larger crisis: the decline of human intelligence in tax strategy.