Top 10 warning signs of workers comp fraud

While most workplace injuries and illnesses are legitimate, occasionally employees try to manipulate the system by filing a false or exaggerated workers’ compensation insurance claim.


IRS chief says tax season has gone well as agency girds for new tax law

The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to release draft versions of tax forms, instructions and guidance for the TCJA over the next few months.


IRS updates inflation adjustments for new tax law

The Internal Revenue Service updated Friday the tax year 2018 annual inflation adjustments to reflect changes from the recent tax reform law.


Sorry, Illinois, your taxes aren't going down anytime soon

Illinois residents could enjoy lower taxes if their squabbling leaders tackle the debt-riddled state’s biggest problem — its massively underfunded pension system. But that’s a big if.


Trump’s budget director wins push to review IRS tax regulations

White House OMB head Mick Mulvaney will be able to weigh in as the Internal Revenue Service clarifies dozens of the new tax law’s provisions.


Building a thriving payroll practice: A practitioner’s perspective

Oklahoma CPA Tyler Winn shares four strategies for success in this popular service area.


CAQ helps boards manage cybersecurity risk

The Center for Audit Quality has released a tool to help members of the boards of public companies oversee cybersecurity risk management in their organization.


In the blogs: Spotting Bozos

Audits down but taxpayers first; the TCJA and the self-employed; nexus map; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Crypto confusion as tax deadline nears

If you thought trading Bitcoin was wild, try figuring out how to pay taxes on it.


The post-April 17 recovery

A party and a couple of days off may not be enough to make sure firm staff recover from tax season burnout.