Taxes October 21, 2026
Tax Pros: After the Oct. 15 Deadline, Time to Update Your Security Plan to Include AI
Tax professionals are being urged to preview their security plans and IT readiness.
Taxes October 21, 2026
No Ohio Tax on Your Wine Order? You Could Still Owe It
Ohio law separates a seller's duty to collect tax from a buyer's responsibility to pay it. Exemptions and credits can affect what's owed.
Technology October 21, 2026
GruntWorx Hosts Tax Season Readiness Event Series
Tax automation platform GruntWorx announced a new series of partner‑driven educational events designed to help firms streamline tax workflows, strengthen compliance, and expand their capacity.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Don’t Try to Skip Reporting on Retirement Distributions
The IRS doesn’t take kindly to arguments that IRA and qualified plan recipients are not aware of their responsibilities.
Technology October 21, 2026
Blue J’s Tax Research is Now Available in Legora
"Bringing Blue J into Legora means tax professionals can get cited analysis where they already work, check the source materials themselves, and keep their judgment at the center of their advice," Blue J CEO Benjamin Alarie said.
Technology October 20, 2026
Intuit Offers Free Federal Tax Filing with Credit Karma Tax
Global financial technology company Intuit is re-launching Credit Karma Tax, providing users with free federal tax filing and a $15 flat rate for state filing, no matter their tax complexity.
Tax Planning October 20, 2026
Bonus, Section 179 and the State Return: Why a Federal-Only Answer is Wrong in Both New York and New Jersey
A client buys a heavy SUV before Dec. 31. The federal deduction looks great, and the New York or New Jersey return is prepared as if the state follows federal. Neither state does, and they depart from federal in opposite ways.
Taxes October 20, 2026
Democratic Holdouts Still Aren’t Committing to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Sixteen governors, including JB Pritzker in Illinois, still haven’t said whether they’ll opt in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.
Taxes October 20, 2026
How Much Will Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program Benefit Public Schools?
New federal tax credit scholarships will be able to help public school students. A researcher projects how much money will flow to them.
Taxes October 19, 2026
IRS Begins Issuing Adoption Tax Credit Refunds to Eligible Taxpayers
The IRS said Friday it has started sending out refunds to more than 50,000 taxpayers who benefited from the adoption tax credit carryforward and expects to finish the refund process by the end of the year.
Taxes October 19, 2026
Why Microsoft and Others Are On the Sidelines of Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Fight
Washington’s biggest private employers, including Microsoft, are neutral in the “millionaires tax” debate as they concentrate on warding off other taxes.
Taxes October 19, 2026
Donating to Charity? Your Generosity Could Pay Off at Tax Time This Year
Starting with the 2026 tax year, taxpayers who take the standard deduction can also claim a new deduction for qualifying charitable cash contributions.