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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
NIST's updated password guidelines require accounting firms to rethink security. Simplify password management & protect client data. Learn more now!
Stablecoin tax rules are changing! Get your business ready for 2027. Learn the compliance roadmap for stablecoin use in accounting & fintech.
DHS workers get a 30-day tax filing extension! Learn how the IRS deadline change impacts fintech & accounting pros. Stay compliant post-shutdown.
DOL proposes rule allowing 401(k) plans to offer crypto as investment options — reversing 2022 guidance and creating the largest regulated crypto investment channel in history.
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.
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.
TaxGPT launches an AI agent that autonomously researches tax law, drafts positions, prepares forms, and reviews returns — reducing tax preparation time by 65% for complex returns.
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.
UK retailers demand the government close the de minimis customs loophole exploited by Shein and Temu — which lets sub-£135 parcels enter duty-free, undercutting domestic businesses by 20-30%.
Brazil's finance minister halts crypto tax consultation post-election. What does this mean for digital asset regulation & accounting in Brazil? Get the latest a
Remitian raises $7M to scale its tax payment API — enabling accounting software, payroll platforms, and ERPs to embed direct-to-IRS/state tax payments without building government integrations.
AICPA pushes IRS for clarity on Section 45S paid leave credit after OBBBA changes. Employers face compliance gaps without updated guidance.
A comprehensive evergreen guide for SMBs and CPAs on navigating 2026 IRS crypto tax rules, Form 1099-DA, and cross-border compliance.
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.
HMRC invests $4M in blockchain forensic tools for crypto tax enforcement. Former OECD advisor warns UK taxpayers face unprecedented scrutiny on digital assets.
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.
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.
U.S. ecommerce hits 16.6% of total retail ($1.2T annually), accelerating sales tax complexity, multi-state nexus triggers, and payment processing demands.
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.
Nintendo files Court of International Trade lawsuit seeking $128M in tariff refunds, arguing that Switch consoles were misclassified under incorrect HTS codes since 2019.
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.