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Taxes October 30, 2026
Backers of Federal Film Tax Credit Seek Action in Lame-Duck Session
With just weeks to go before the end of the 119th Congress, lawmakers and advocates are making a bipartisan push to get a proposed federal film tax credit over the finish line.
Payroll October 30, 2026
5 Key Steps for the 2026 Year-End Payroll Close
The final payroll of 2026 may be weeks away, but many of the mistakes that can complicate year-end have already happened.
Taxes October 30, 2026
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Income Tax Measure
The Colorado Supreme Court on Friday shot down an attempt to nullify the vote on Amendment 87, allowing the proposal to raise taxes on the state’s wealthiest residents to proceed.
Economy October 30, 2026
Half of Americans’ Spending Goes to Housing and Food, Most in 15 Years
Housing and food made up nearly half of U.S. households’ spending in 2025, the most in 15 years amid rising rents, homeowner costs and beef prices.
Small Business October 30, 2026
What Happens When a Long-Term Rental is Sold? The Taxes That Surprise Small Landlords
Documented improvements can lower the gain, if the landlord has the records.
Firm Management October 30, 2026
Elliott Davis Adds Executive Search Practice
Top 50 accounting firm Elliott Davis is expanding its Human Capital advisory practice with the addition of an Executive Search practice, led by principals Brandon Bailey and Matt Barnes.
Technology October 30, 2026
Digits Now Compatible with iPhone Duo
AI-native accounting platform Digits announced Thursday that it's now natively compatible with iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone.
Technology October 30, 2026
Deel Unveils Workforce Security Solution
The global payroll and HR platform has launched Deel Security, an end-to-end workforce security solution that detects and prevents identity fraud throughout recruitment and employment globally.
Tax News
Taxes October 30, 2026
Backers of Federal Film Tax Credit Seek Action in Lame-Duck Session
With just weeks to go before the end of the 119th Congress, lawmakers and advocates are making a bipartisan push to get a proposed federal film tax credit over the finish line.
Taxes October 30, 2026
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Income Tax Measure
The Colorado Supreme Court on Friday shot down an attempt to nullify the vote on Amendment 87, allowing the proposal to raise taxes on the state’s wealthiest residents to proceed.
Small Business October 30, 2026
What Happens When a Long-Term Rental is Sold? The Taxes That Surprise Small Landlords
Documented improvements can lower the gain, if the landlord has the records.
Taxes October 30, 2026
Billionaires Flood Final Stretch with $50M to Sink Prop. 40, California’s Wealth Tax
A billionaire-backed group fighting Proposition 40 spent more than $50 million over the past week on efforts to thwart the wealth tax.
Taxes October 29, 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Again Takes Dim View of Chicago Mayor’s Head Tax Plan
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday reiterated his opposition to a per-employee corporate tax in Chicago, as Mayor Brandon Johnson again proposes one as part of his latest city budget pitch.
Taxes October 29, 2026
Do These 5 Things Before the End of 2026, IRS Urges
The IRS is recommending that taxpayers act on these five things now to make the upcoming filing season easier and avoid April surprises.
Taxes October 29, 2026
IRS Issues FAQs on Tax Relief for Dyed Diesel Fuel Highway Use
The IRS this week posted frequently asked questions about its decision to suspend federal tax penalties through the rest of this year when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on U.S. highways.
Technology October 29, 2026
Why Tax Software Slows Down in February: 5 Checks Before You Blame the Software
Each one of these checks protects your clients’ turnaround time, because a slowdown that goes undiagnosed during busy season costs the firm hours, and clients feel those hours.
Accounting News
Small Business October 30, 2026
What Happens When a Long-Term Rental is Sold? The Taxes That Surprise Small Landlords
Documented improvements can lower the gain, if the landlord has the records.
Firm Management October 30, 2026
Elliott Davis Adds Executive Search Practice
Top 50 accounting firm Elliott Davis is expanding its Human Capital advisory practice with the addition of an Executive Search practice, led by principals Brandon Bailey and Matt Barnes.
Technology October 30, 2026
Digits Now Compatible with iPhone Duo
AI-native accounting platform Digits announced Thursday that it's now natively compatible with iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone.
Technology October 30, 2026
Microsoft Touts New Accounting Capabilities for Copilot
Microsoft is expanding Copilot for finance with more than 25 new finance skills and partner-built plugins, including new accounting capabilities in Excel and new finance and capital markets plugins for Cowork.
Technology October 30, 2026
Yooz Adds to Its Line-Level Automation Capabilities with Agentic AI Allocation
Agentic AI Allocation is the latest addition to Yooz's line-level automation capabilities and part of the company’s continued expansion of embedded artificial intelligence across financial workflows.
AICPA October 29, 2026
AICPA Proposes Update of SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to Enhance the Relevance, Usability and Value of CPAs’ Reports
The AICPA’s SOC 2 Working Group is seeking public comment on the exposure draft through Jan. 15, 2027.
Financial Reporting October 29, 2026
The Answer to Gray Area Expenses Isn’t More Rules
Even the most thoughtful expense policy can’t anticipate every situation an employee will encounter.
Small Business October 29, 2026
Finding Your Next Clients in Public Business Filings
For firms that want to grow, state formation filings are one of the few prospect lists that is public.
Payroll News
Payroll October 30, 2026
5 Key Steps for the 2026 Year-End Payroll Close
The final payroll of 2026 may be weeks away, but many of the mistakes that can complicate year-end have already happened.
Economy October 30, 2026
Half of Americans’ Spending Goes to Housing and Food, Most in 15 Years
Housing and food made up nearly half of U.S. households’ spending in 2025, the most in 15 years amid rising rents, homeowner costs and beef prices.
Technology October 30, 2026
Deel Unveils Workforce Security Solution
The global payroll and HR platform has launched Deel Security, an end-to-end workforce security solution that detects and prevents identity fraud throughout recruitment and employment globally.
Payroll October 30, 2026
Average Checking Account Balance in U.S. May Surprise You
That amount has more than doubled over the last three decades but fell from a recent high of $18,485 in 2022.
Benefits October 29, 2026
Why SSI Payments for November Are Coming Out Early
Supplemental Security Income recipients will get November benefits before the month begins. Here's when checks arrive and when the 2027 increase takes effect.
Payroll October 28, 2026
PNC Bank and ADP Announce Embedded Payroll Solution for Small Businesses
PNC Payroll by ADP will connect payroll, HR and benefits with the banking, payments and cash management capabilities businesses use every day in one digital experience
Technology October 28, 2026
Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60K Employees, But Expects Low Uptake
The buyouts, which cover roughly a quarter of the company’s workforce, come as it tries to control its labor costs while avoiding layoffs.
Benefits October 27, 2026
Social Security COLA 2027: How to Find Out Your Exact Benefits Increase Early
Beneficiaries who have a “my Social Security Account” and are enrolled in paperless notices will get their 2027 COLA notice online in late November, up to three weeks before paper notices arrive by mail.
Technology News
Technology October 30, 2026
Digits Now Compatible with iPhone Duo
AI-native accounting platform Digits announced Thursday that it's now natively compatible with iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone.
Technology October 30, 2026
Deel Unveils Workforce Security Solution
The global payroll and HR platform has launched Deel Security, an end-to-end workforce security solution that detects and prevents identity fraud throughout recruitment and employment globally.
Technology October 30, 2026
Microsoft Touts New Accounting Capabilities for Copilot
Microsoft is expanding Copilot for finance with more than 25 new finance skills and partner-built plugins, including new accounting capabilities in Excel and new finance and capital markets plugins for Cowork.
Technology October 30, 2026
Yooz Adds to Its Line-Level Automation Capabilities with Agentic AI Allocation
Agentic AI Allocation is the latest addition to Yooz's line-level automation capabilities and part of the company’s continued expansion of embedded artificial intelligence across financial workflows.
Firm Management October 29, 2026
3 Cybersecurity Priorities Before Tax Season
There are significant gaps in the key protections firms use to safeguard sensitive financial and client data.
Technology October 29, 2026
BlackLine Expands Into Europe’s Trusted Cloud Market with S3NS
This investment expands BlackLine’s ability to serve organizations operating in highly regulated European environments.
Technology October 29, 2026
Why Tax Software Slows Down in February: 5 Checks Before You Blame the Software
Each one of these checks protects your clients’ turnaround time, because a slowdown that goes undiagnosed during busy season costs the firm hours, and clients feel those hours.
Firm Management October 29, 2026
Accounting Firms’ Cybersecurity Confidence is Outpacing Their Protections
Three cybersecurity priorities accounting firms should should focus on before tax season.
Firm Management News
Firm Management October 30, 2026
Elliott Davis Adds Executive Search Practice
Top 50 accounting firm Elliott Davis is expanding its Human Capital advisory practice with the addition of an Executive Search practice, led by principals Brandon Bailey and Matt Barnes.
Firm Management October 29, 2026
3 Cybersecurity Priorities Before Tax Season
There are significant gaps in the key protections firms use to safeguard sensitive financial and client data.
AICPA October 29, 2026
AICPA Proposes Update of SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to Enhance the Relevance, Usability and Value of CPAs’ Reports
The AICPA’s SOC 2 Working Group is seeking public comment on the exposure draft through Jan. 15, 2027.
Firm Management October 29, 2026
The Five Stages of Selling Your Firm
Allow yourself to grieve, with the dignity of knowing that all your work has culminated in a something that will outlive you.
Marketing October 29, 2026
Before You Rewrite for GEO, Make Sure You Own Your Firm’s Website
The rewrite is where the visibility gains come from. Ownership is what makes the rewrite possible
Firm Management October 29, 2026
Accounting Firms’ Cybersecurity Confidence is Outpacing Their Protections
Three cybersecurity priorities accounting firms should should focus on before tax season.
Firm Management October 29, 2026
How Playing and Coaching Baseball Has Influenced Leigh D’Andrea’s Career at Deloitte
Playing and coaching baseball has shaped the leadership style of Leigh D'Andrea, Deloitte's new managing principal in Stamford, CT.
Firm Management October 28, 2026
Where Do Your First-Years Get Their Reps Now?
Before we rip out the tasks AI can replace, we need to ask what else those tasks delivered and how we plan to replace it.
Webinars
November 18, 2026
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Amended Individual Returns: Form 1040-X, Filing Rules & Best Practices
Amending an individual tax return requires careful attention to timing, documentation, filing requirements, and taxpayer expectations. This webinar explains common reasons returns must be corrected, the key differences between amended and superseded returns, and the requirements for filing Form 1040-X.
November 4, 2026
CPE Webinar: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
October 14, 2026
Archived Webcast: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
Oct 14 - In this session, hosts will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets differ—and where each has limitations.
October 9, 2026
Archived Webcast: Digital Meets Personal – Why Your Firm Needs to Pair People With Tax Automation
Client data is one of a tax and accounting firm's most valuable—and most vulnerable—assets. As cyber threats, compliance expectations, and client demands continue to evolve, firms need secure technology that protects sensitive information without creating unnecessary friction for staff or clients.