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.
Small Business March 3, 2025
Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Slated to Begin on March 4
President Donald Trump is on the verge of slapping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico while doubling a levy on China, moves that would dramatically expand his push to reshape the US economy, tap new revenues and upend ties with the biggest US trading partners.
IRS March 3, 2025
Trump Administration Shutters Technology Office 18F Which Helped Build IRS Direct File
Dismissal notices went out Saturday to about 85 employees of 18F, a federal agency that works on improving government technology—effectively shutting down an office hailed a decade ago as Uncle Sam’s new tech startup.
Taxes February 28, 2025
2025 Tax Refund Schedule – When Will You Get Your IRS Refund? – Updated
Still waiting on your 2025 income tax refund? This chart can help you estimate when you will receive your refund, even with the changes at the IRS.
Small Business February 28, 2025
Avalara Announces Integration for Salesforce Revenue Cloud on Salesforce AppExchange
Avalara, Inc., a provider of tax compliance automation software, has released its updated connector for Salesforce’s Revenue Cloud, now available on Salesforce AppExchange, a leading enterprise cloud marketplace.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Over 100 IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers’ Futures Are in Doubt After Tax Season
More than 100 IRS offices that host taxpayer assistance centers appear to be on the chopping block as the Trump administration continues efforts to cut waste from the federal government. But any closures likely won't take place until after tax season.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Florida Man Guilty of Promoting Illegal Tax Shelter and Stealing Client Funds
A Florida man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and commit wire fraud. He also pleaded guilty to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns for tax shelter clients.
Taxes February 28, 2025
The Dirty Dozen IRS Tax Scams to Watch for in 2025
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service puts together a Dirty Dozen list warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals of tax scams to watch out for, and common schemes that threaten their tax and financial information.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Farmers and Fishermen Face March 3 IRS Deadline
Most farmers and fishers who chose to forgo making estimated tax payments by January that they must generally file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay all taxes due by March 3, 2025.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Where’s My Refund? IRS Offers App and Online Tool to Track Refunds
Taxpayers who file electronically can typically use the Where’s My Refund? tool to check the status of a tax refund within 24 hours of filing. It takes about four weeks for the same information to be available for those filing paper returns.
Taxes February 27, 2025
5 Security Questions CPA Firms Should Ask Tax Automation Vendors
With the current staffing shortage in the accounting profession, more and more firms are turning to technology to maintain productivity and service quality.
Taxes February 26, 2025
IRS Says Contractor Leaked 400,000 Tax Returns, Nearly 6 Times More Than Previously Reported
The tax data was stolen and leaked to the media by Charles Littlejohn, a former government contractor who was convicted and sentenced last year to five years in prison.
Taxes February 26, 2025
AICPA Offers Strong Support for Disaster Tax Relief Bills in House
The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act would expedite the issuance of federal tax relief and provide the IRS with authority to grant tax relief once the governor of a state declares a disaster or state of emergency.