IRS sees progress in identity theft battle

The number of taxpayers who reported they were victims of identity theft fell 71 percent between 2015 and 2018, thanks to coordination between the IRS and its Security Summit partners.


Product News: Blockchain accounting company Lukka rebrands

Tipalti deepens PayPal integration, Cetrom wins award and Rapyd launches hyper-local payments solution.


Art of Accounting: The busiest week of the year

For me the last week of tax season was always my busiest week. Let me share some last-minute observations.


France wants tax cuts, Macron hears from two months of town halls

The French want to pay less tax. That was the clear message that emerged from a two-month “Great Debate” that saw voters present their grievances and suggest remedies to President Emmanuel Macron.


Deadline for 'Best Firms for Technology' extended

Accounting Today is keeping the submission window for its new report on the most cutting-edge practices in the profession until April 16.


Democrats know they’ll never see Trump's taxes, Mulvaney says

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney vowed that members of Congress will never see Donald Trump’s tax returns, as Democrats and the president’s allies spar over whether lawmakers have the right to request them.


Cashing in on business advisory services

Find a balance that’s right for your accounting firm.


CAQ names new executive director, Julie Bell Lindsay

The former Citigroup executive Julie Bell Lindsay is succeeding Cindy Fornelli, who is retiring.


Appeals court reverses Tax Court, finds refund jurisdiction in favor of late filer

A federal appeals court has overruled the Tax Court and sided with a taxpayer who overpaid her taxes and later filed for a refund.


The problem with partners

Professional partnerships require hard work, according to ConvergenceCoaching founder and leading consultant Jennifer Wilson, who offers solutions for overcoming the stumbling blocks.