In the blogs: Great unknowns

Reform and the classroom; RALs this season; love and brackets; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Rubio wants to curb stock buybacks encouraged by 2017 tax law

Senator Marco Rubio is taking on the GOP’s 2017 tax law by saying it’s encouraging companies’ rush to buy back stock, hurting the economy.


Art of Accounting: Research associate

As Withum is growing, the needs of the firm continue to expand with newly created positions to provide more value-added services to clients.


Fear of filing? Some taxpayers finding tax bills, not refunds

Right or wrong, the drop in expected refunds is creating fear and anger in accountants’ waiting rooms.


OneStream receives KKR investment

The corporate performance management software provider has secured a capital infusion of reportedly over $500 million from the private equity firm KKR.


Accountingfly CEO Jeff Phillips joins Elefant Training as advisor

Phillips has been recruited to provide guidance on recruiting qualified accounting and bookkeeping staff with modern skill sets.


Accounting salaries, hiring on the rise in 2019

Staffing company Randstad USA predicts fierce competition and high compensation for accounting professionals in its annual salary guide.


Tech companies encroaching on audit market

As technology plays an ever-larger role in the auditing process, some providers like IBM are competing with Big Four firms, according to a new report.


Cost segregation does not limit Section 1031 exchanges

It comes down to definitions — and the Tax Code offers more than one.


Age and wisdom: Talking retirement planning with clients

Tax pros share how they discuss preparing for the Golden Years with customers.