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General News February 10, 2026  

America's car dealers are coming to a stark realization: The new vehicles on their lots too often cost too much, and that could create trouble for their businesses in 2026.

Taxes February 10, 2026  

Ahead of her Feb. 11 budget presentation, which will cover the 2027 fiscal year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared several sneak peeks, including the two tax relief proposals.

Taxes February 10, 2026  

Oregon Democrats advanced their plan to generate more than $300 million for the current state budget by ending several state tax breaks copied from President Donald Trump’s big 2025 tax- and budget-cutting bill.

Auditing February 10, 2026  

Circit, an audit confirmation and financial data verification platform, has announced a $22 million growth equity financing to scale its global verification network and embed trusted data at the core of every audit.

IRS February 9, 2026  

The IRS has expanded Tax Pro Account, unveiling business-level digital capabilities for tax practitioners who work in tax preparation companies, accounting firms, or other organizations, the agency announced on Feb. 9.

Jason Bramwell

Mergers and Acquisitions February 9, 2026  

KPMG says the PrivateBlok team will focus on developing AI-first products, enabling persistent services through software-based commercial models, and advancing client offerings.

Jason Bramwell

Technology February 9, 2026  

In a Feb. 5 blog post updating customers on what's going on with QuickBooks Online Accountant, Intuit Accountant Suite, and the ProAdvisor Program, the company said it will be replacing QuickBooks Online Accountant with Intuit Accountant Suite.

Jason Bramwell

Mergers and Acquisitions February 9, 2026  

The Englewood, CO-based advisory, accounting, and technology consulting firm said Monday it has acquired Wagner, Kaplan, Duys & Wood, an advisory and tax services firm in Rockville, MD.

Jason Bramwell

Artificial Intelligence February 6, 2026  

A workplace expert warns of emerging skills gap as employees become overreliant on AI tools, creating division between critical thinkers and copy-paste workers.

Payroll February 5, 2026  

Money is an uncomfortable topic for many, yet it’s an important ongoing conversation to have in a relationship. Financial secrets undermine trust. And for many, it may even feel like betrayal.

Payroll February 5, 2026  

Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries. Budgeting for big purchases is different, too.

Payroll February 5, 2026  

Visa and Mastercard currently control over 80% of the credit card market and each centrally sets the swipe fee rates charged by all banks issuing cards under their brands.

Payroll February 4, 2026  

Of the 18% of employees who've admitted to playing hooky from work following Super Bowl celebrations, 7.5% say they've done it more than once, according to new data from TopResume.

Jason Bramwell

Benefits February 4, 2026  

While Social Security recipients are now receiving a monthly payment surpassing $2,000 for the first time after a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, many seniors and advocacy groups are already looking ahead.

Payroll February 4, 2026  

A net worth statement isn’t just a financial exercise—it’s an act of consideration. And like many of the best gifts, its true value may only be realized when it’s needed most.

Staffing February 3, 2026  

The research highlights a trend it calls “AI limbo,” where rapid AI adoption is outpacing the training, governance, and communication needed for employees to use AI effectively and responsibly.

Isaac M. O'Bannon