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Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS on Thursday released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions, including the marginal tax rates, as well as the amounts for the standard deduction and the earned income tax credit.
Taxes November 6, 2026
Supporters of Colorado’s Amendment 87 Declare Victory for Major Rewrite of State’s Tax Code
Measure would raise income taxes on high earners in seismic change to state fiscal policy.
Taxes November 6, 2026
Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ is Upheld as Initiative 645 Fails
Washington's high-earners income tax has withstood an effort to repeal it, as backers of Initiative 645 conceded defeat.
Small Business November 6, 2026
Overview of Intuit AI in QuickBooks Online 2026
This article focuses on Intuit’s U.S. product documentation. Features vary by subscription, services, region and rollout status.
Payroll November 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Announce Fewest October Job Cuts in Three Years
U.S. employers announced the fewest number of job cuts for any October since 2023, while hiring plans picked up as companies began gearing up for the holiday-shopping season.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 6, 2026
Private Equity Group Raises $21.5M to Acquire Accounting Firms in Under $5M Range
Even smaller firms are attractive, some with with annual billings as low as $700,000 to $5 million
Automation November 17, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity. Participants will learn how advanced data extraction, workpaper automation, verification tools, and client collaboration features integrate throughout the tax return preparation cycle to improve overall efficiency and consistency.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Treasury, IRS Designate Over 6,500 Communities as Opportunity Zones
More than 6,500 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories have been federally designated as opportunity zones, the Treasury Department and the IRS announced on Thursday.
Tax News
Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS on Thursday released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions, including the marginal tax rates, as well as the amounts for the standard deduction and the earned income tax credit.
Taxes November 6, 2026
Supporters of Colorado’s Amendment 87 Declare Victory for Major Rewrite of State’s Tax Code
Measure would raise income taxes on high earners in seismic change to state fiscal policy.
Taxes November 6, 2026
Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ is Upheld as Initiative 645 Fails
Washington's high-earners income tax has withstood an effort to repeal it, as backers of Initiative 645 conceded defeat.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Treasury, IRS Designate Over 6,500 Communities as Opportunity Zones
More than 6,500 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories have been federally designated as opportunity zones, the Treasury Department and the IRS announced on Thursday.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Attention Tax Pros: It’s PTIN Renewal Time
Tax professionals who prepare tax returns must have a valid preparer tax identification number, which must be renewed each year. Current PTINs expire on Dec. 31, 2026.
Taxes November 5, 2026
House Ways and Means Chairmanship Puts Richard Neal at Center of Social Security, Taxes, Tariffs, Retirement, IRS
Rep. Richard Neal, D-MA, fresh off reelection to a 20th term in the House, is poised to do the job for the second time after the election of a new Democratic House majority.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Why California’s Billionaire Tax Was a Harder Sell Than Expected
Since the Golden State’s powerful healthcare union proposed the new tax, supporters of Proposition 40 have faced a fierce, expensive battle against the world’s richest people.
Taxes November 5, 2026
Millionaire Tax Wins Broad Support From Chicago Voters
The non-binding millionaire tax referendum results show Chicagoans want to see tax-the-rich policies, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Accounting News
Small Business November 6, 2026
Overview of Intuit AI in QuickBooks Online 2026
This article focuses on Intuit’s U.S. product documentation. Features vary by subscription, services, region and rollout status.
Automation November 17, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity. Participants will learn how advanced data extraction, workpaper automation, verification tools, and client collaboration features integrate throughout the tax return preparation cycle to improve overall efficiency and consistency.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
The Delegation Era Starts with Trust
The ultimate goal of finance is to be a function that doesn’t just report on the business, but helps lead it.
Technology November 5, 2026
Xero Simplifies Global Payments for Faith-Based Organizations
Xero announced Thursday an expanded partnership with Chaney & Associates, a specialized accounting and financial advisory firm serving churches and faith-based nonprofits.
Small Business November 5, 2026
‘AI is Being Overlooked by Small Businesses,’ Says ‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John
John took the stage at the LevelUp entrepreneurship conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Thursday to speak to small business owners about how they can use artificial intelligence to help grow their businesses.
Small Business November 5, 2026
Five Collections Habits Accountants Can Help Small-Business Clients Adopt
My father's business would have been easier to run with those habits in place. Most of your clients' businesses would be too.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Remote Launches Expense Cards Built into EOR
The solution brings employee spending into the infrastructure companies already use to hire and pay their global teams.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Gartner Identifies Three Steps for CFOs to Turn AI Time Savings into Business Value
Active governance is needed to redirect the additional workforce capacity towards measurable business outcomes.
Payroll News
Payroll November 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Announce Fewest October Job Cuts in Three Years
U.S. employers announced the fewest number of job cuts for any October since 2023, while hiring plans picked up as companies began gearing up for the holiday-shopping season.
Human Resources November 5, 2026
3 in 4 Workers Are ‘Keeping Receipts’ at Work—We’re Not Talking About Financial Records
For 43% of workers, that documentation has been used to defend themselves.
Taxes November 5, 2026
House Ways and Means Chairmanship Puts Richard Neal at Center of Social Security, Taxes, Tariffs, Retirement, IRS
Rep. Richard Neal, D-MA, fresh off reelection to a 20th term in the House, is poised to do the job for the second time after the election of a new Democratic House majority.
Human Resources November 5, 2026
ADP and Campfire Partner to Expand Access to HCM Capabilities
Together, the two companies provide a unified, AI-enabled experience that can help accelerate workflows and unlock financial insights.
Payroll November 5, 2026
What is the ‘Couch Economy’ Costing You?
Delivery, streaming and online shopping make it easy to live life from your living room. Keep costs in check with a solid strategy.
Payroll November 5, 2026
Can Pretend Shopping Help You Spend Less?
Dopamine sites let you shop without spending a penny. But they might not keep you from pulling out your credit card anyway.
Payroll November 5, 2026
Money is Getting More Complicated—and We Need to Talk About It
Making sense of personal finance isn’t always easy. Conversations can help.
Economy November 2, 2026
More Than 1 in 4 Unemployed Americans Are Now Long-Term Unemployed
25.9% of unemployed Americans had been out of work for at least 27 weeks during the first seven months of 2026.
Technology News
Small Business November 6, 2026
Overview of Intuit AI in QuickBooks Online 2026
This article focuses on Intuit’s U.S. product documentation. Features vary by subscription, services, region and rollout status.
Automation November 17, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity. Participants will learn how advanced data extraction, workpaper automation, verification tools, and client collaboration features integrate throughout the tax return preparation cycle to improve overall efficiency and consistency.
Firm Management November 5, 2026
Financial Cents Brings Back WorkflowCon for 2026 — Bigger Than Ever and Still Free
"WorkflowCon is an opportunity to ... learn from other firm owners, and think differently about how you're running your business."
Technology November 5, 2026
Xero Simplifies Global Payments for Faith-Based Organizations
Xero announced Thursday an expanded partnership with Chaney & Associates, a specialized accounting and financial advisory firm serving churches and faith-based nonprofits.
Small Business November 5, 2026
‘AI is Being Overlooked by Small Businesses,’ Says ‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John
John took the stage at the LevelUp entrepreneurship conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Thursday to speak to small business owners about how they can use artificial intelligence to help grow their businesses.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Remote Launches Expense Cards Built into EOR
The solution brings employee spending into the infrastructure companies already use to hire and pay their global teams.
Financial Reporting November 5, 2026
Gartner Identifies Three Steps for CFOs to Turn AI Time Savings into Business Value
Active governance is needed to redirect the additional workforce capacity towards measurable business outcomes.
Human Resources November 5, 2026
ADP and Campfire Partner to Expand Access to HCM Capabilities
Together, the two companies provide a unified, AI-enabled experience that can help accelerate workflows and unlock financial insights.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions November 6, 2026
Private Equity Group Raises $21.5M to Acquire Accounting Firms in Under $5M Range
Even smaller firms are attractive, some with with annual billings as low as $700,000 to $5 million
Automation November 17, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity. Participants will learn how advanced data extraction, workpaper automation, verification tools, and client collaboration features integrate throughout the tax return preparation cycle to improve overall efficiency and consistency.
Firm Management November 5, 2026
Financial Cents Brings Back WorkflowCon for 2026 — Bigger Than Ever and Still Free
"WorkflowCon is an opportunity to ... learn from other firm owners, and think differently about how you're running your business."
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2026
UHY Continues National Expansion with Addition of Merki & Associates
The transaction marks the tenth strategic combination UHY has made with like-minded firms this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 5, 2026
CDP Joins Sorren, Expanding Technology Solutions and Business Advisory Capabilities
The combination strengthens Sorren's Digital Advisory practice and expands technology and advisory resources for construction companies and other project-driven organizations.
Accounting Standards November 5, 2026
AICPA and University of Phoenix Collaborate to Bring Profession-Informed Content to Finance for Business Course
The AICPA course material provides profession-aligned, authoritative content that reflects current practice and concepts within finance.
Firm Management November 4, 2026
How Small CPA Firms Can Create Polished Marketing on a Budget
For small accounting firms, marketing often becomes the thing that gets squeezed between client work and deadlines.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 4, 2026
EisnerAmper to Bring in RSM US’s Sage Intacct Practice
EisnerAmper announced Wednesday that it will be adding the Sage Intacct consulting practice from RSM US in a deal expected to close in early 2027.
Webinars
November 17, 2026
CPE Webinar: 6 Technology Tips to Save Your Sanity This Busy Season
This webinar examines six automation and workflow technologies that reduce manual processes, standardize operations, and increase capacity. Participants will learn how advanced data extraction, workpaper automation, verification tools, and client collaboration features integrate throughout the tax return preparation cycle to improve overall efficiency and consistency.
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
Archived Webcast: 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.