Taxes May 1, 2026
Tax Season Survival Index Measures the Human Cost of Tax Season on Professionals
The TSSI measures the cost to sleep, to health, to relationships, and to the professionals who run the engine of public accounting.
Taxes April 14, 2026
As Tax Day Nears, Average Refund Nowhere Close to Trump’s Projected $1,000 Increase
The latest IRS data from the 2026 tax season, released last week, shows the average refund is up but is nowhere close to the numbers touted by the White House.
Taxes April 7, 2026
Tax Season Brings Surprises for Some Who Receive ACA Subsidies
All enrollees who received subsidies for Affordable Care Act coverage in 2025 need to include a special form, the 8962, with their tax filings.
Taxes April 6, 2026
Average 2026 Tax Refund Up $350 Year Over Year, IRS Data Shows, as Tax Deadline Approaches
For the week ending March 27, 2026, the average refund is worth $3,521, an 11.1% increase compared to 2025’s $3,170.
IRS April 2, 2026
Opinion: IRS Instability Could Complicate Tax Season for Businesses
Recent warnings from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration raise an important operational question: What happens when the capacity of the tax administrator becomes uncertain during a period of rising complexity?
Taxes April 2, 2026
Tax Refund Delays Now Impacting 1.4 Million Filers as IRS Phases Out Paper Checks
A change from paper checks to electronic deposits could result in delayed refunds for hundreds of thousands of taxpayers.
Taxes March 26, 2026
IRS Data Shows Average Tax Refund is $352 More Per Filer This Year
Tax season is nearly over. With less than a month left to file, taxpayers may see some surprising trends affecting their refunds.
Taxes March 23, 2026
IRS Owes 1.3 Million Americans About $686 Each: Deadline to Claim is Near
The IRS estimates it has about $1.2 billion in unclaimed refunds for taxpayers who did not file their Form 1040 federal income tax return for the 2022 tax year.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Tax Scams Victimize 1 in 4 Americans, McAfee Says
While 82% of Americans say they’re concerned about tax fraud or identity theft this filing season, many don’t feel fully prepared to spot today’s increasingly convincing scams, McAfee says.
Technology February 25, 2026
Using AI to Win Tax Season
With AI, accounting firms can navigate through the tax season free of stress, errors, and complications. Moreover, it helps firms deliver exceptional client service and enhances their reputation.
Staffing February 24, 2026
3 Tips to Prevent Staff Loss After Tax Season
Most professionals are committed to seeing the work through and won’t abandon their teammates in the middle of a sprint. But risk rises after busy season ...
Firm Management February 24, 2026 Sponsored
What CPA Firms Miss When Preparing for Tax Season
Many firms enter tax season with cautious optimism. Last season’s problems are still fresh, the lessons were applied, and there’s a hope this year will be different. Then the first few weeks hit.