Accounting June 28, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards highlight technologies that are shaping the profession and small businesses through increased collaboration and productivity.
Taxes January 31, 2025
Top 10 States Whose Residents Are Most Eager for Their Tax Refund
A new study from LLC.org has found that tax refund anticipation is particularly pronounced in southern states, many of which have the lowest median household incomes in the U.S.
Taxes January 31, 2025
AICPA Asks IRS to Lessen Burden on Tax-Exempt Organizations in Foreign Filing Process
In a letter submitted to the IRS on Jan. 27, the AICPA requested that the tax agency and the Treasury Department provide exemptions to, or streamlined reporting for, certain foreign filings required by exempt organizations.
Taxes January 31, 2025
Bipartisan Senate Duo Wants to Tax More Companies Out of Russia
Senate Finance Committee members Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced legislation Thursday to stop companies from deducting or claiming credits on their U.S. tax bills for taxes paid to Russia.
IRS January 30, 2025
Taxpayer Advocate, AICPA Back Bipartisan Draft Bill to Improve IRS Administration
A discussion draft, released Thursday by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), that proposes several ways to fix IRS procedures and administration has strong support from National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins and the AICPA.
Accounting January 29, 2025
Technology Solutions for FASB ASU 2023-09 Compliance
Three ways tax provision software can help organizations comply with FASB's standard on income tax disclosure requirements and five key factors to consider when choosing a solution.
IRS January 29, 2025
IRS Adds 18 New Members to Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council for 2025
Established in 1953, the IRSAC is an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss a broad range of issues in tax administration.
Taxes January 28, 2025
TIGTA Alerts Taxpayers of New Tax Season Text Message Scam
Scammers impersonating the IRS are texting taxpayers leading them to believe they're going to receive an economic impact payment, also known as a recovery rebate credit, but it's a scheme to steal their personal data, TIGTA said on Jan. 28.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Scott Bessent Easily Confirmed as Trump’s Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager is poised to be a key player as Congress faces down more than $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts at the end of this year, which he warned during his confirmation hearing would have “devastating” consequences if allowed to lapse.
Taxes January 27, 2025
What Should You Do If You Suspect Your Tax Preparer Is Being Investigated by the IRS?
The following is a detailed look at why your preparer's legal troubles place you at risk, what signs might indicate they are under scrutiny, and which immediate steps you can take to protect yourself from civil and criminal tax exposure.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Cutting Services or Raising Taxes: State Lawmakers Weigh How to Fill Big Budget Gaps
Leaders of several states are proposing cutting social programs such as child care, victim services and Medicaid, or raising taxes on cigarettes, spirits or households with the highest incomes, to balance state budgets.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Donor-Advised Funds Are Growing, But If You Have One, You Should Shrink It
The point of a donor-advised fund is to put money in the hands of charities, not grow it like another investment account.
IRS January 27, 2025
IRS Takes Some Job Offers Off the Table as Tax Season Begins
Tax season 2025 began on Monday, but for some people who were set to start a career at the IRS during the agency's busiest time of the year, their new opportunity has come to a screeching halt because of a hiring freeze put in place by President Donald Trump during his first week in office.