French push for EU tech tax falters as Italy vows to go it alone

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire’s efforts to rally his European Union colleagues around a new tax on tech giants fell short.


IRS ‘a little ahead of last year’ on getting ready for tax season

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dominates enhancements to Intuit’s ProConnect Tax Online.


Hashing out rates: Taxing marijuana without extinguishing it

States need to consider a wide range of factors in looking to set tax rates on legalized pot sales.


A small-business barometer for 2019

Those working with accountants expect stronger growth, according to Accounting Today’s Small Business Insights Survey.


EU plan to tax Facebook, Amazon heads for Brussels showdown

Finance ministers are trying to strike a balance between luring business and addressing popular discontent about companies not paying their fair share.


Meet the ‘fat middle’ firm

A new shape of accounting firm may bring significant — and potentially unwelcome — change.


Let’s ditch the dogma and get to something better

In the first installment of a regular column, Darren Root explains why there is no better time to challenge traditional thinking and work to make your firm better every day.


AppZen completes $35M Series B funding round

The company is riding the wave of AI-powered change in the audit function.


Why don’t all states recognize 1031 exchanges?

Each state handles taxation of 1031 exchanges differently, but Pennsylvania is a particular outlier.


AFWA names 2018 'Women Who Count'

The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance announced this year’s class of female professionals who are leading their peers.