What AI does for accountants

AI can interpret the best path to achieving an answer and learn the routines that get the best result.

What AI does for accountants


IRS kicks off official start of tax season

The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Monday for tax season, while the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration highlighted the results of last year’s tax season.

IRS kicks off official start of tax season


Tom Steyer would pay $18M more in taxes under Democrats’ plan

The billionaire and Democratic presidential contender would pay $17.9 million more in annual taxes under a plan Democrats are considering should they sweep Congress and the White House in the 2020 election.

Tom Steyer would pay M more in taxes under Democrats’ plan


BDO launches digital advisory business

BDO USA LLP has united several of its technology consulting practices under a new BDO Digital business.

BDO launches digital advisory business


Avalara adds 17 new app integrations

The new apps include accounting, enterprise resource planning, e-commerce, point-of-sale, mobile commerce and customer relationship management software applications.

Avalara adds 17 new app integrations


IRS gives banks leeway on notifying IRA owners about RMD change

The Internal Revenue Service is giving financial institutions a break when it comes to notifying owners of individual retirement accounts about taking their required minimum distributions after a new law increased the age for taking RMDs from 70½ to 72.

IRS gives banks leeway on notifying IRA owners about RMD change


What are the potential tax advantages of the LLC, C corp and S corp?

As an accounting professional, you know there are potential tax-related upsides and downsides for every type of business entity.

What are the potential tax advantages of the LLC, C corp and S corp?


Firms giving back: Baker Tilly holds third 'Wishes' campaign

Xero is also seeking student applicants for its $30K Forward Fund through April 20.

Firms giving back: Baker Tilly holds third 'Wishes' campaign


Firms on the move: Deloitte names Fordham FanTAXtic champs

CTCPA recognizes Distinguished Service and Women to Watch honorees; Mize Houser rebrands; and more CPA news.

Firms on the move: Deloitte names Fordham FanTAXtic champs


People on the move: DHG hires managing director in PE practice

Weaver hires first CFO; Marks Paneth and Friedman expand partnership; and more personnel news.

People on the move: DHG hires managing director in PE practice