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Accounting February 19, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes February 23, 2026
AICPA Pushes Treasury Department, IRS for Additional R&E Expensing Guidance
The AICPA is requesting the IRS issue guidance, through modifications to Revenue Procedure 2025-28 and/or other published guidance, regarding the capitalization and amortization of domestic research and experimentation under IRC Section 174A(c).
Accounting February 23, 2026
Report Shows Finance AI Automation Gap as 76% Plan Investment, Only 6% Deliver Advanced Implementation
Only 3% of respondents anticipate net job growth, suggesting increased pressure on existing teams to deliver more output with the same resources.
Firm Management February 23, 2026
Where AI Is Shifting the Nature of Accounting Work
For lots of accounting firms, AI adoption has unfolded gradually through implementation of a variety of tools that primarily deliver efficiency in focused and meaningful ways.
Payroll February 23, 2026
Do Tax Pros and Accountants Get Enough ‘Mental Health’ Days?
It’s important for all of us to take care of our mental health at work. Even if your employer doesn’t provide PTO especially for mental health, you can help yourself do a reset.
Financial Reporting February 23, 2026
The Future is Fractional: How a Growing Model Is Reshaping the Accounting Profession
This convergence of workforce evolution and business need has created an opportunity that's reshaping how accounting professionals serve businesses: enter the fractional model.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Snaps Up Dent Moses in Alabama
The top 50 firm has acquired Birmingham, AL-based CPA firm Dent Moses and its affiliate, Impact Technology Group, expanding its presence in the Southeast and broadening its technology service offering.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Platform Accounting Enters Connecticut After Latest Move
Platform Accounting Group has added its first Connecticut-based firm as Smeriglio Associates has joined Platform as Green Coast Advisors.
Tax News
Accounting February 19, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes February 23, 2026
AICPA Pushes Treasury Department, IRS for Additional R&E Expensing Guidance
The AICPA is requesting the IRS issue guidance, through modifications to Revenue Procedure 2025-28 and/or other published guidance, regarding the capitalization and amortization of domestic research and experimentation under IRC Section 174A(c).
Taxes February 23, 2026
IRS and Treasury Issue Guidance on New Special Depreciation Allowance for Qualified Production Property
In addition to other requirements, the special depreciation allowance only applies to qualified production property placed in service after July 4, 2025, and before Jan. 1, 2031.
IRS February 23, 2026
Michigan Man Loses $1 Million in IRS Scam
It started with a pop-up on his laptop. Once it was over, a Kalamazoo County man was down more than $1 million after emptying his retirement and bank accounts at the instruction of the caller, later revealed to be a scammer.
Taxes February 21, 2026
2026 IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule
An easy-to-use calendar to estimate when you will probably get your 2026 IRS income tax refund. No data entry required.
State and Local Taxes February 20, 2026
Which States Have the Highest Taxes?
"Tax burden" measures the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes. And it’s not uniform across the U.S. either.
Small Business February 20, 2026
Trump Will Face Resistance in Congress in Effort to Restore Tariffs
Even though tariffs are a centerpiece in the president’s economic agenda, the Republican-controlled Congress likely cannot pass trade legislation without Democratic support.
Taxes February 20, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
The United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose unilateral, broad tariffs.
Accounting News
Accounting February 19, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Accounting February 23, 2026
Report Shows Finance AI Automation Gap as 76% Plan Investment, Only 6% Deliver Advanced Implementation
Only 3% of respondents anticipate net job growth, suggesting increased pressure on existing teams to deliver more output with the same resources.
Financial Reporting February 23, 2026
The Future is Fractional: How a Growing Model Is Reshaping the Accounting Profession
This convergence of workforce evolution and business need has created an opportunity that's reshaping how accounting professionals serve businesses: enter the fractional model.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Snaps Up Dent Moses in Alabama
The top 50 firm has acquired Birmingham, AL-based CPA firm Dent Moses and its affiliate, Impact Technology Group, expanding its presence in the Southeast and broadening its technology service offering.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Platform Accounting Enters Connecticut After Latest Move
Platform Accounting Group has added its first Connecticut-based firm as Smeriglio Associates has joined Platform as Green Coast Advisors.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Bowers Adds Sciarabba Walker in New York
Syracuse, NY-based accounting firm Bowers CPAs & Advisors is expanding in the Ithaca, NY, area by joining forces with CPA firm Sciarabba Walker in a deal expected to close on July 1.
Small Business February 20, 2026
Trump Will Face Resistance in Congress in Effort to Restore Tariffs
Even though tariffs are a centerpiece in the president’s economic agenda, the Republican-controlled Congress likely cannot pass trade legislation without Democratic support.
Taxes February 20, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
The United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose unilateral, broad tariffs.
Payroll News
Payroll February 23, 2026
Do Tax Pros and Accountants Get Enough ‘Mental Health’ Days?
It’s important for all of us to take care of our mental health at work. Even if your employer doesn’t provide PTO especially for mental health, you can help yourself do a reset.
Benefits February 20, 2026
Early Retirees Can Earn Slightly More in Side Job Without Cutting Social Security Payments
The Social Security Administration raised the annual work earnings limit for 2026 from $23,400 to $24,480 for those under full retirement age.
Payroll February 20, 2026
What is Money Dysmorphia? When Money Never Feels Like Enough
Why feeling broke doesn’t always mean you are—and how perception can distort reality.
Human Resources February 19, 2026
Do Employees Feel Protected at Work?
The findings also point to significant business risk. More than 3 in 4 employees (77%) say they would consider leaving their job if they didn't feel protected.
Payroll February 19, 2026
Many Gen Z Have Mom or Dad Helping (Or More) with Job Searches and Resumes
The Career Co-Piloting Report shows some surprising ways parents are guiding Gen Z through the job market. Some parents even contact potential employers directly.
Economy February 19, 2026
Unprecedented ‘Jobless Boom’ Tests Limits of U.S. Economic Expansion
Forecasters expect Friday's report on gross domestic product to show the U.S. economy expanded 2.7% in 2025, but employment barely grew.
Payroll February 18, 2026
New 401(k) Analysis Reveals Wide Racial and Gender Gaps Emerging
A new analysis from human resources firm Dayforce, drawn from 1.2 million employee records from 2021 to 2024, reveals stark discrepancies in who is building financial security for the future and who is being left behind.
Payroll February 17, 2026
Workers Only Have 2-3 Hours of ‘Focus Time’ Per Day, Says New Study
The data defined "focus time" as uninterrupted work periods without meetings, messages, or tool switching.
Technology News
Accounting February 23, 2026
Report Shows Finance AI Automation Gap as 76% Plan Investment, Only 6% Deliver Advanced Implementation
Only 3% of respondents anticipate net job growth, suggesting increased pressure on existing teams to deliver more output with the same resources.
Firm Management February 23, 2026
Where AI Is Shifting the Nature of Accounting Work
For lots of accounting firms, AI adoption has unfolded gradually through implementation of a variety of tools that primarily deliver efficiency in focused and meaningful ways.
Technology February 19, 2026
Win a Free ScanSnap® iX2500 Receipt Edition
CPA Practice Advisor and the hosts of The Accounting Tech Lab Podcast are giving away a Ricoh ScanSnap® iX2500 Receipt Edition. No purchase is required. Register now for your chance to win.
Technology February 19, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Comprehensive Learning and Development Services
Amid mounting regulatory complexity, rapid technology adoption, AI integration, advisory expansion, and persistent talent shortages, firms are discovering that informal training models are no longer sustainable.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Most Taxpayers Trust Tax Pros Over AI for Tax Preparation, Survey Finds
A majority of Americans say they don't trust artificial intelligence to prepare their taxes—even less so now than last year, according to a new report from Invoice Home.
Technology February 19, 2026
Ramp Unveils Accounting Agent to Streamline Bookkeeping
The financial operations platform on Thursday launched Accounting Agent, a specialized AI agent that automates the manual parts of bookkeeping and month-end close.
Advisory February 19, 2026
Online Creators Worried About Finances and Income Taxes – A Growing Opportunity for Tax and Accounting Pros
As the creator economy expands into what industry estimates place at a $205 billion global market, many content creators are discovering that growth brings new business responsibilities alongside creative opportunity.
Taxes February 18, 2026
TaxRock Launches AI Platform for IRS Risk Management
The platform replaces snapshot-based monitoring with continuous visibility into IRS account activity.
Firm Management News
Firm Management February 23, 2026
Where AI Is Shifting the Nature of Accounting Work
For lots of accounting firms, AI adoption has unfolded gradually through implementation of a variety of tools that primarily deliver efficiency in focused and meaningful ways.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Doeren Mayhew Snaps Up Dent Moses in Alabama
The top 50 firm has acquired Birmingham, AL-based CPA firm Dent Moses and its affiliate, Impact Technology Group, expanding its presence in the Southeast and broadening its technology service offering.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Platform Accounting Enters Connecticut After Latest Move
Platform Accounting Group has added its first Connecticut-based firm as Smeriglio Associates has joined Platform as Green Coast Advisors.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 23, 2026
Bowers Adds Sciarabba Walker in New York
Syracuse, NY-based accounting firm Bowers CPAs & Advisors is expanding in the Ithaca, NY, area by joining forces with CPA firm Sciarabba Walker in a deal expected to close on July 1.
Firm Management February 19, 2026
Risks of ‘Going Bare’: Why Every CPA Firm Should Consider Professional Liability Coverage
Going bare isn’t a decision to make lightly. But if your accounting firm hasn’t opted to take out professional liability coverage yet, there’s no time like the present.
Technology February 19, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Comprehensive Learning and Development Services
Amid mounting regulatory complexity, rapid technology adoption, AI integration, advisory expansion, and persistent talent shortages, firms are discovering that informal training models are no longer sustainable.
Firm Management February 18, 2026
Armanino and Accrual Partner for AI-Driven Accounting Workflow
Initially, Accrual will be deployed within Armanino’s tax and business management practices, in a phased rollout.
Payroll February 17, 2026
Workers Only Have 2-3 Hours of ‘Focus Time’ Per Day, Says New Study
The data defined "focus time" as uninterrupted work periods without meetings, messages, or tool switching.
Webinars
January 20, 2026
Archived Webinar: The Psychology of a Modern Tax Workflow: Reducing Anxiety, Decision Fatigue, and Compliance Risk
Most firms focus on efficiency, automation, and AI, but the real challenges inside a tax workflow are often simpler and more human: unclear expectations, too many handoffs, information scattered across tools, and clients or staff feeling unsure about what comes next.
January 5, 2026
Archived Webcast: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.
December 16, 2025
Archived Webcast: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.
December 4, 2025
Archived Webcast: The Future of Your Firm: Unlocking Growth Through Integration, Innovation, and Insight
Discover the roadmap to achieving future-ready success for your tax and accounting firm by joining us at our The Future of Your Firm: Unlocking Growth Through Integration, Innovation, and Insight webinar.