Taxes October 1, 2026
The Hidden First Time Abate Trap CPAs Miss
A former IRS revenue officer explains what to check before calling a payroll penalty case resolved.
Taxes October 1, 2026
AICPA Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage on Taxpayer Assistance Legislation
The Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act passed in the Senate by unanimous consent.
Taxes October 1, 2026
NYC Presses Ahead with Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout as It Fights Judge’s Order to Start Over
New York City will press ahead with its rollout of the controversial pied-à-terre surcharge as planned while appealing a judge’s decision ordering the Mamdani administration to restart the process.
Taxes October 1, 2026
Sen. Tim Scott Touts Federal Film Tax Credit as a Blue-Collar Jobs Bill
The South Carolina Republican is leading the legislative effort in the U.S. Senate alongside Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), while a parallel bipartisan coalition is pushing for the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Payroll September 30, 2026
Millions of U.S. Children Will Be Auto Enrolled in Trump Accounts, Treasury Says
More than 60 million additional children under age 18 may soon be auto enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to new guidance from the Treasury Department.
Payroll September 30, 2026
There’s Still Time to Cut 2025 Taxes With a SEP
The deadline for starting and contributing to a SEP is the tax return due date for that particular tax year plus extensions.
Technology September 30, 2026
Lionsgate Rolls Out Free Section 165 Calculator, Evidence Service for Crypto Scam Victims
The blockchain forensics and fraud investigation firm has launched a free Section 165 calculator and evidence service for victims of crypto scams and investment-related fraud, including wire fraud.
Taxes September 30, 2026
Poll: Support for Repealing Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Drops with Budget Impact
An initiative seeking to repeal the new income tax on $1 million-plus earners trails badly in a new poll when voters are shown legally required ballot language summarizing its potential impacts on the state budget.
IRS September 29, 2026
Trump Loses Bid to Halt Judge’s Sanctions in IRS Case Fight
A U.S. appeals court has refused to halt a Florida federal judge’s decision to penalize President Donald Trump and his lawyers for “bad faith” conduct in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS while he appeals.
Taxes September 29, 2026
New York Judge Strikes Down Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout, Forcing City to Start Over
A Staten Island judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of owners of high-value second homes who sued the city and ordered it to start the process over.
Taxes September 29, 2026
Don’t Blink at Medical Deductions for Cosmetic Surgery
The test is whether the surgery is being performed so you can look or feel better or if it addresses a specific medical condition.
Taxes September 29, 2026
How IRS Tax Relief Ads Can Promise Big Savings
Tax relief ads promise IRS debt cuts, but experts say few qualify and some companies charge high fees for little help.