With the filing season upon us, a raft of brand new challenges await ahead of the April 15 deadline.

Stimulus payments and tax returns: What tax pros need to know

President-elect Joe Biden will seek a deal with Republicans on another round of COVID-19 relief, rather than attempting to ram a package through without their support, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Biden aims for deal with Republicans on COVID relief package

Gary Gensler, a former head of the U.S.’s main derivatives regulator, is President-elect Joe Biden’s likely pick to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Biden to pick ex-CFTC chief Gensler to lead SEC

Anthony Pugliese will succeed the longtime leader of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Richard Chambers, at the end of March.

CalCPA chief picked as new IIA CEO

The Virginia Society of CPAs is offering local professionals a series of programs to counter mental stress and hardships from the ongoing pandemic and social climate.

VSCPA launches mental health series

The new rule for defining an employee vs. an independent contractor is likely to be challenged in the incoming Biden administration.

Labor Department’s independent contractor rule may not stand for long

The latest on PPP; retirement drawdowns; goals of your practice; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: Loan wolves

Technical questions and answers offer non-authoritative guidance on the steps practitioners should follow.

AICPA offers guidance on third-party assessment engagements

The Top 100 Firm embraced togetherness for its staff members in the year ahead despite the ongoing limits of the coronavirus pandemic.

Withum pledges to 'Stay Connected' in annual meeting

Often the hardest part about developing a new habit is just getting started.

2021: Will this be your year of good strategy, bad strategy or no strategy at all?