
IRS Issues Final Regs on Occupations Eligible for OBBBA Tips Deduction
Final IRS regs on OBBBA tip tax deductions are here. See if your occupation qualifies for "no tax on tips" under the new rules. Key details for fintech & accoun
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Final IRS regs on OBBBA tip tax deductions are here. See if your occupation qualifies for "no tax on tips" under the new rules. Key details for fintech & accoun

Opportunity Zone update: IRS clarifies census tract nomination procedures for states. Vital guidance for fintech & accounting pros advising on OZ investments.

NY CPA Society's IRS Day takeaways: Gail Perry shares insights from top IRS officials. Learn key priorities & strategies for tax pros.

Stablecoins gain traction! 42% of CFOs eye them for payments as use cases expand. Learn how this crypto trend impacts accounting & fintech strategies.

Gig workers want instant pay! Learn how real-time payments solve cash flow issues for freelancers & contractors. Fintech & accounting insights.

Nacha's fraud rules push banks to real-time detection. Stay compliant & protect against evolving ACH fraud. Learn how to adapt your fintech/accounting strategy.

Payments modernization fuels SMB growth! Discover how streamlined payment systems boost efficiency, improve cash flow, and drive revenue for accounting professi

AI in finance faces new scrutiny. Proposed audit-ready controls aim to govern AI in banking & payments. Learn how these regulations impact your fintech accounti

Hon Hai sales meet estimates on AI demand. Learn how Nvidia's partner's success impacts fintech & accounting. Solid AI growth insights here.

Circle's response to the Drift hack faces scrutiny. Did the stablecoin issuer fail to prevent illicit fund transfers? Key DeFi security concerns explored.

Check City breach impacts 322K+. Details on the March 2025 data breach & its implications for fintech security. Protect your clients' data now.

FBI network breach classified as major incident. Impact on fintech & accounting? Understand the cybersecurity risks & implications for financial data protection

Shopify B2B tools now available to all merchants! Streamline digital wholesale, improve accounting, and capitalize on B2B e-commerce growth.

Social media platforms offer loans! Explore the fintech revolution, risks & opportunities. Learn how finance & social media are converging.

Embedded finance drives financial performance! 86% of companies see a boost. Learn how embedded payments, lending & insurance improve your bottom line.

Amazon fuel surcharges are here. Learn how new fees across fulfillment services impact your bottom line. Stay ahead in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

DHS workers get a 30-day tax filing extension! Learn how the IRS deadline change impacts fintech & accounting pros. Stay compliant post-shutdown.

Ripple launches a digital asset treasury management system! Explore how fintech & accounting pros can leverage crypto in corporate finance.

Treasury Dept. explores state-level paths for smaller stablecoin issuers. Learn how this regulatory shift impacts consumer protection & systemic risk in crypto.

AI isn't a fraud cure-all. Visa highlights the rising sophistication of scams & AI's limits in stopping them. Stay ahead in fintech security.

IRS filing season data shows $3,571 average refund (+4.2% YoY) with 78M returns processed. E-file rate hits 94%. Direct File usage triples year-over-year.

Wise launches a UK current account! Competing with traditional banks, Wise offers transparent fees & efficient international payments. Learn more about this fin

IRS tax refund timeline: See when you'll get your refund with our easy chart. Plan finances, debt repayment & investments with confidence.

Inspector General finds IRS overstated Direct File costs by $45M — allocating shared infrastructure expenses to make the free filing program appear less efficient.

Worth secures $30M to revolutionize SMB onboarding & underwriting. Learn how their tech streamlines access to capital for fintech & accounting pros.

A Tax Court ruling invalidates IRS guidance on COVID relief timing, potentially entitling millions to refunds on prematurely taxed stimulus-related income.

1.3 million Americans have unclaimed 2022 tax refunds averaging $686 each. The April 15, 2026 deadline to file is the absolute last chance before forfeit.

IRS opens public comment for its 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. Practitioners can shape upcoming regulations on OBBBA implementation, crypto, and AI in tax.

AICPA pushes IRS for clarity on Section 45S paid leave credit after OBBBA changes. Employers face compliance gaps without updated guidance.

IRS alerts small businesses to professionalized 2026 tax scams: fake ERC audit defense firms, AI-powered W-2 phishing, and fraudulent payroll tax services.

U.S. businesses and individuals face 11.6 billion hours annually on 10,000+ federal forms. The compliance burden equals $450B in economic cost.

New IRS crypto reporting rules for 2026 require digital asset checkbox disclosure on all returns, cost basis method elections, and DeFi activity reporting.

Fintech feuds & digital economy grudges! Explore long-running rivalries in tech & accounting. Pricing disputes, principles & market dominance clashes revealed.

Wonderful raises $150M to scale its AI agent platform for enterprises. Learn how this $2B valuation impacts fintech & accounting automation.

IRS updates its Tax Withholding Estimator for OBBBA provisions — including new brackets, expanded CTC, and increased SALT cap. Employees should recheck W-4s now.

IRS releases proposed regulations for 'Trump Accounts' — the new tax-advantaged savings vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with $10K annual contribution limits.

BPI may sue OCC over crypto/FinTech licensing. Will this impact accounting & regulatory compliance for digital asset firms? Stay updated.

Illinois tax preparer sentenced to 10 years for $14M PPP/EIDL fraud across 1,500+ applications. Largest individual COVID loan fraud conviction in the Midwest.

2026 tax refund schedule: Understand IRS timelines & factors affecting your refund. Plan finances effectively. Get insights for accounting pros.

AICPA proposes expanding IRS First Time Abatement to cover information return penalties, estimated tax underpayments, and international filing failures.

IRS expands Taxpayer Assistance Center hours through April 30 — adding Saturday service and extended weekday hours at 360+ locations to handle OBBBA-driven volume.

White House to tighten AI partnership rules for government agencies. Broadening AI access & utility? Key for fintech & accounting innovation.

Trump directs DOJ to prioritize cybercrime, targeting transnational organizations impacting US businesses. Expect increased focus on online fraud & scams.

IRS releases 2026 Dirty Dozen scam list: AI-powered phishing, fake ERC claims, and crypto tax fraud lead the threats targeting taxpayers and preparers alike.

After 3 years of delays, the $600 1099-K threshold is final for 2026. Payment platforms must report all sellers exceeding $600 — affecting 44 million gig workers.