Accounting News & Insights

Our blog features timely articles on tax law changes, accounting developments, industry trends, and firm news to help you stay current and make informed financial decisions.

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Divorce and your tax return: what the settlement may not resolve

10/14/2026

A divorce settlement divides assets and establishes legal rights, but it does not resolve every tax question that follows. Filing status, child-related benefits, property basis, retirement transfers, and prior joint […]

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Compensation, conflicts, and related parties: what your nonprofit needs to know

10/7/2026

Nonprofit boards regularly decide on compensation, vendors, and relationships with affiliated organizations. But when someone with influence stands to benefit, those decisions deserve a closer look. Our latest article walks […]

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Security, Privacy, and AI Compliance Moving Into 2027: What Tech Leaders Need to Know

10/7/2026

Some new cybersecurity, privacy, and AI rules already apply. Here’s what tech leaders need to know about key deadlines, AI governance, and ISO 42001. […]

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Q4 tax planning: what needs to happen, and when?

09/30/2026

Q4 tax planning is not a single deadline; it’s a series of decisions that each have their own timing. Some strategies require lead time to execute, others depend on an […]

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The IRS has a new mobile app. Here’s what taxpayers can do with it.

09/30/2026

The IRS has launched a new mobile app that replaces IRS2Go, giving taxpayers quick access to refund status, payment history, tax records, IRS notices, and Identity Protection PINs. This article […]

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Fraud prevention strategies for nonprofit organizations

09/23/2026

Nonprofits are disproportionately vulnerable to occupational fraud due to small administrative teams, part-time board oversight, and heavy reliance on cash-based transactions. Asset misappropriation schemes such as skimming, billing fraud, and […]

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The Quiet Risk of State and Local Payroll Tax Reporting Gaps

09/22/2026

Payroll tax gaps often emerge when employee work locations and tax reporting fall out of sync. Learn where exposure occurs, what is at risk, and how employers can identify and […]

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Retirement Plan Oversight: Four Ways to Reduce Risk

09/16/2026

ERISA keeps retirement plan oversight with the sponsor. Four ways fiduciaries reduce risk: form a committee, monitor your TPA, assign ownership, act fast. […]

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Form 990 filing mistakes that can undermine your nonprofit’s credibility

09/9/2026

Form 990 is more than a tax return; it’s a public document that donors, grantmakers, and regulators use to evaluate your nonprofit. Common mistakes in filing, reconciliation, and narrative disclosures […]

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IRS raises the standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026

09/2/2026

The IRS raised the standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026, effective July 1, with the business rate increasing from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mile. Taxpayers […]

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IRS introduces automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with a strong compliance history

08/26/2026

The IRS is replacing its First Time Abate program with a new Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), which will automatically prevent certain penalties for eligible taxpayers with a strong compliance […]

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IRS provides gift tax safe harbor for Trump account contributions

08/19/2026

The IRS just made it easier for families to fund Trump accounts without triggering an unexpected gift tax filing requirement. In Revenue Procedure 2026-25, the IRS established a safe harbor […]