Taxes September 23, 2025
California Passes Tax Relief for Cannabis Growers
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed AB 564 into law, a bill that reverses a 25% increase in the cannabis excise tax and freezes that tax at 15% until 2028.
Taxes September 22, 2025
Milwaukee Residents Receive Tax Relief From IRS After Flash Floods
Residents and business owners in three Wisconsin counties—Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha—now have until Feb. 2, 2026, to file various federal tax returns and make tax payments after flash floods swept through southeast Wisconsin in August.
Taxes September 19, 2025
Partisan Stopgap Funding Bills Fall Short in Senate
The Senate shot down dueling versions of a short-term funding patch on Sept. 19 before leaving town for a weeklong recess without a plan in place to avoid a partial government shutdown next month.
Taxes September 19, 2025
Fetterman Breaks with Party Over Tactics to Keep Obamacare Tax Subsidies
Congressional Democrats won't get any help from Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) as they risk a government shutdown in a bid to extend expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Taxes September 19, 2025
AICPA Provides Recommendations to Simplify Filing for Complex Tax Issues Like Foreign Investments and Charitable Deductions
In a letter submitted to the Treasury Department and the IRS, the American Institute of CPAs has requested the improvement of several tax forms used by estates and trusts.
Taxes September 19, 2025
IRS, Treasury Release Guidance on ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deduction, Which Occupations Qualify
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued proposed regulations on Sept. 19 that confirm the occupations eligible for the deduction, which excludes any tips received for "illegal activity" and "pornographic activity."
Payroll September 18, 2025
Tax Changes to Overtime Pay Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Act – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), employees can deduct overtime pay in certain situations—no questions asked.
Taxes September 18, 2025
Government Shutdown Risks Rise as Democrats Issue Ambitious Counteroffer
The Democrats’ bill would repeal Medicaid cuts enacted in July and also seeks a long-term extension of expiring Obamacare tax subsidies, a proposal that could cost hundreds of billions.
Taxes September 17, 2025
New Tax Law Sweetens the Deal for Seniors and Retirement Benefits – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
The new legislation includes a new tax deduction for senior citizens that sweetens the tax pot when they file their personal returns. This new deduction takes effect in 2025 and is scheduled to end after 2028.
Taxes September 17, 2025
Blue J and CPA.com Co-Author the AI Tax Research Solution Outlook Report to Set the Benchmark for the Future of Tax Research
Drawing on responses from more than 150 tax practitioners across firm sizes, the report uncovers a widening performance gap between those adopting AI-powered tax research solutions and those still using legacy tools.
Technology September 16, 2025
Drake Software Unveils New Tax Workflow Automation Suite
The new feature set, Drake Workflow, is built to help tax professionals streamline operations, enhance team coordination, and gain visibility into every return and customer progress during tax season.
Taxes September 16, 2025
Tax Compliance is a Growing Concern Among Online Retailers, Survey Reveals
Tax compliance is one of the most stressful tasks e-commerce and procurement executives perform, driven by both the complexity of tax laws and the high stakes of noncompliance, according to a new survey from Swap.