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 January 21, 2025
Avalara Report Shows Sales Tax Simplification Efforts, States Eyeing AI to Shore Up Audit Teams, and E-Invoicing Growth in 2025
A handful of home rule states − Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, and Alaska – are making moves toward simplification. Still, businesses selling into home rule states continue to face an onerous tax compliance burden.
Taxes January 21, 2025
Now That Trump is Back in Office, Here’s What to Expect for Your Taxes in 2025 and Beyond
With President Donald Trump back in the White House for a second term, Americans can expect to see major tax law changes in the years ahead.
Taxes January 21, 2025
Miami Lobbyist Charged with $600K Tax Evasion, Feds Say
Both Eston Melton and his wife, who once worked as a secretary at Miami-Dade County Hall, are registered as lobbyists with the county.
Small Business January 21, 2025
Minnesota Gov. Proposes Lower Sales Tax Rate and Spending Cuts
Gov. Tim Walz is pitching his first budget under the new Trump era as a counterweight to the incoming president’s threats to impose tariffs, which he says will raise costs on everyday Minnesotans.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Probes Financial Firm That Was Focus of Pandora Papers Investigation
The tax agency has launched a probe into whether financial services firm Trident Trust Group helped well-heeled Americans evade taxes.
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Taxes January 21, 2025
AICPA Offers Strong Support for Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Postponing Federal Tax Deadlines for State-Declared Disasters
The current statute requires the IRS to wait for a federal disaster declaration, which cannot happen until after the disaster occurs, in order to grant deadline extensions.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Revises FAQs on Home Energy Tax Credits
The IRS updated frequently asked questions about the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the Residential Clean Energy Property Credit in Fact Sheet 2025-01 on Jan. 17.
Taxes January 21, 2025
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1
Both Canada and Mexico have said they’d retaliate against American goods if Trump slaps tariffs on them. The USMCA is up for review in 2026.
Taxes January 20, 2025
Senate Finance Dems Seek Assurances From Treasury Secretary Nominee on Taxes Ahead of Vote
Senate Finance ranking member Ron Wyden and other committee Democrats are pressing Scott Bessent to submit to an IRS audit and release his tax filings ahead of the panel’s vote on his nomination Tuesday.
Small Business January 19, 2025
Clarus Partners Advisors Launches AkuCalc, Simplifying Sales Tax Calculations for Businesses
AkuCalc is part of AkuSuite, a suite of tax software solutions created and serviced by indirect tax professionals. AkuSuite also includes AkuCert for exemption certificate management and AkuLicense for business license compliance.
Payroll January 18, 2025
Should You Actively Trade in a Roth IRA?
Day trading in a Roth IRA is perfectly legal, but it may not be financially wise.