Changes should make it easier for taxpayers to find the free versions of tax prep software from vendors who have been accused of misleading consumers into paying for the products.

IRS opens revamped Free File program

Katz, Sapper & Miller appoints first CIO; Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck announces next MP; and more personnel news.

People on the move: Prager Metis names strategic innovation officer

The amount of time needed to prepare an audit or create a budget or forecast is greatly reduced with fintech, leaving staffers with the time they need to do more strategic work.

Financial technology will transform the public accounting sector

The institute has asked the IRS and the Treasury to issue a notice clarifying that relief will also apply to S corporations.

AICPA wants more clarity on Sec. 465 reporting relief for S corps

Consumers in 2019 were more likely to say plans to hike taxes on the wealthy would harm economic growth than they were in prior years, despite it being a key campaign pledge for nearly every Democratic presidential candidate, according to a new University of Michigan survey.

Consumers increasingly see tax-the-rich plans hurting economy

Post-Wayfair woes: how to get ahead of sales tax risks

Illinois firm Scheffel Boyle also donated 34 care packages to active U.S. service members.

Firms giving back: EY launches worldwide 'Ripples' program

For years, accounting firms have relied on firm partners to use their personal and professional connections, charisma, and contacts to “make it rain” — to bring in new business and revenue that would enable the firm to grow and succeed.

Is the rainmaker model drying up?

Most small businesses do run their own payroll, but they also wish they didn’t have to.

Run my own payroll? No thanks

Bad news; ’tis the season; injunction schmunction; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Packin’