In the blogs: The fun in refund

Reform and expats; R&D to OSs; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


SEC chief accountant for enforcement Michael Maloney departing

Michael F. Maloney, the chief accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, is leaving the SEC in February.


AICPA wants more guidance on new tax law and dedicated IRS unit for tax pros

The American Institute of CPAs is asking Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department for more guidance on the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, along with a dedicated service unit for tax practitioners.


Illinois CPA Society holds 2018 'Internship Preparation' program

Over two dozen minority accounting students took part in the three-day event featuring sessions with top firms.


What Super Bowl tickets can teach accountants about pricing

When the New England Patriots faced the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, average ticket prices right before the big game topped $5,600, according to published reports.


Paychex sees rebound in small business job growth in January

Employment and wage growth at small businesses grew this month, according to payroll giant Paychex.


Blackstone to buy Thomson Reuters unit in a $20B deal

A group led by Blackstone Group LP agreed to buy a majority stake in Thomson Reuters Corp.’s financial and risk unit in a deal that values the business at $20 billion, sealing plans for the firm’s biggest buyout in a decade.


Tax reform means tough times at the IRS

Keeping up with the latest legislative changes is putting serious pressure on the cash-strapped, staff-starved service.


2018 promises to be SALTy

The outlook on state and local tax for the coming year


Taxpayers confront tax season stress

More than half of taxpayers in the U.S. find the tax filing process stressful and 39 percent are using online tax filing software, according to a new survey.