Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS: Applications for TCE and VITA Program Grants Now Accepted
The IRS is accepting applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grants through the end of the month.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS Issues Guidance on Dyed Fuel Refund Claims
The Treasury Department and the IRS released temporary regulations and a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 30 highlighting new requirements for recovering federal excise tax paid on dyed fuel under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on New 1% Excise Tax on Remittance Transfers
There's one month left to provide comments to the Treasury Department and the IRS on proposed regulations recently issued for the new 1% excise tax imposed on certain remittance transfers under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Taxes May 8, 2026
You Might Be Owed a COVID Refund From the IRS, But the Clock is Ticking Fast
Millions of Americans may be eligible for a COVID-19 refund from the IRS, but you have to act fast, said the National Taxpayer Advocate.
Taxes May 8, 2026
Florida Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in $4 Million PPP Fraud Scheme
Roody Metelus, 47, of Broward County, FL, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme where he submitted hundreds of fraudulent COVID-19 loan applications during the pandemic, amounting to more than $4 million.
Taxes May 8, 2026
Will the ‘Millionaires Tax’ Hurt Seattle Sports? It’s Complicated
A higher state income tax could add a layer of uncertainty and complexity to how Seattle sports teams handle free agency.
Small Business May 8, 2026
Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Declared Unlawful by U.S. Trade Court
A divided three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade granted a request by a group of small businesses and two dozen mostly Democrat-led states to invalidate the tariffs.
Technology May 7, 2026
Avalara Adds New Capabilities to Property Tax Solution
Avalara has introduced new features to its property tax solution designed to help organizations accelerate and scale tax return season performance and prepare for peak filing periods.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Ken Griffin Says He’s Doubling Down on Miami Amid Mamdani Feud Over Pied-à-Terre Tax
Ken Griffin said he plans to make Citadel’s Miami tower even bigger after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani name-checked the billionaire in his pledge to charge more taxes on second homes.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Column: WNBA Star Kelsey Plum is Taking Heat for Getting California Tax Law Wrong. But Don’t Blame Her
One would hope that a star athlete would have professional help preparing her taxes and advising her on contract terms. But given how often marginal rates are misunderstood, perhaps that wouldn't help.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Washington Supreme Court Shuts Down Referendum Attempt Targeting ‘Millionaires Tax’
The justices on Monday upheld language in the law shielding it from a referendum effort backed by Let’s Go Washington. The group could still pursue a repeal via initiative.