IRS updates withholding tables for new tax law

The Internal Revenue Service released updated tax withholding tables for 2018 Thursday to reflect changes for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, amid warnings that the tables may not be accurate and will need further refinements.


IRS Advisory Council names new members

Among the incoming are four CPAs and an Enrolled Agent.


Artificial intelligence: Will your firm be a disrupter or will it be disrupted?

AI can be a problem for some CPA firms, particularly for those concentrated on attest services, which already have thin margins.


Why companies are still unprepared for the rev rec standard

Marisa Garcia, managing director of CohnReznick Advisory, explains why so many industries are still dragging their heels on adjusting to the new revenue rules.


Wal-Mart raises hourly wage to $11 in wake of tax overhaul

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market.


Ceterus introduces Ceterus Tax

Ceterus has debuted Ceterus Tax, a managed tax service for small businesses.


Mnuchin says U.S. wants G-20 crackdown on bitcoin secrecy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he will work with the Group of 20 nations to prevent cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin from becoming the digital equivalent of an anonymous Swiss bank account.


The New York Accounting and Finance Show now features six conference tracks

The event is free of charge for attendees, and will address subjects ranging from blockchain technology to diversity and inclusion in accounting.


Taxpayer Advocate worried about how IRS will handle new tax law

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson outlined concerns about how the Internal Revenue Service will be able to implement the new tax law after a series of budget cuts, in her new report to Congress.


FASB issuing guidance on applying tax cut law

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a one-page Q&A document Thursday from its staff letting private companies and nonprofits apply recent staff guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission on the tax accounting implications of the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and plans future Q&A documents, along with an accounting standard update.