In the blogs: And we’re off

Who can raise taxes?; clever marketing with a famous pic; anti-deferral legislation; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: And we’re off


Vertex acquires 'edge computing' startup

In its first acquisition since it went public last year, the tax technology company has bought Tellutax.

Vertex acquires 'edge computing' startup


Truman State wins 'FanTAXtic' case study competition

Deloitte and its Deloitte Foundation announced that a student team from the Missouri university topped eight other schools in presenting an analysis of a detailed tax case.

Truman State wins 'FanTAXtic' case study competition


Economic confidence fragile for accountants during global pandemic

Accountants around the world are seeing the prospects for economic recovery slipping away amid a resurgence in COVID-19.

Economic confidence fragile for accountants during global pandemic


Will change make or break your firm?

Three strategies can help your firm stay ahead of the game in 2021.

Will change make or break your firm?


Yellen takes charge at Treasury with economic rebound weakening

Janet Yellen won confirmation to become U.S. Treasury secretary, building out President Joe Biden’s team as the administration struggles to win bipartisan support for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan for shoring up a weakening economic recovery.

Yellen takes charge at Treasury with economic rebound weakening


Diverse talent leaving accounting jobs due to 'lack of inclusion'

A panel of diversity experts in the accounting profession found there is still unequal representation at senior levels, ahead of a report co-written by the IMA and CalCPA.

Diverse talent leaving accounting jobs due to 'lack of inclusion'


TaxAct and TaxDome pair to create end-to-end tax management

TaxDome brings practice management, e-signature, secure file storage and more to TaxAct’s tax prep software.

TaxAct and TaxDome pair to create end-to-end tax management


IRS offers option when PPP loan forgiveness is denied

Businesses who didn’t receive forgiveness on their Paycheck Protection Program loans can now claim a tax credit instead, thanks to a provision in last month’s coronavirus stimulus package.

IRS offers option when PPP loan forgiveness is denied


Tax windfalls drive states to unlikely role in U.S. recovery

America’s governors aren’t waiting for Washington to stimulate their economies.

Tax windfalls drive states to unlikely role in U.S. recovery