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All IRS staffers will work during the first five business days of a potential government shutdown, according to a lapsed appropriations contingency plan posted Monday.

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued interim final regulations and a notice of proposed rulemaking to reduce the amount of the user fee imposed on tax professionals who apply for or renew a preparer tax identification number (PTIN).

A lot of tax planning during the first half of 2025 was focused on what might happen if the individual provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act were allowed to expire at the end of 2025. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, officially H.R. 1, P.L 119-21 (and unofficially the OBBBA), however, Congress has generally extended those provisions and made them permanent.

With a bit of time, training and technology, it’s possible to upgrade your engagement letters to create a more automated, better-connected way of working where firms get more value.

The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department announced paper refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning Sept. 30, 2025, per the executive order from President Trump signed in March.

The Internal Revenue Service, in Notice 2025-54, announces the special per diem rates effective Oct. 1, 2025, which taxpayers may use for expenses for lodging, meals and incidental expenses when traveling away from home.

CFOs should push audit firms on technology, workforce quality and regulatory readiness, according to a new report from the representing body of Pennsylvania CPAs.

CTCPA member Jon Sahlin has built a unique career that combines his expertise as a CPA with a commitment to the Deaf community. From providing financial guidance in American Sign Language (ASL) to creating events and programs that empower deaf individuals, Jon embodies how a CPA career can combine professional expertise with personal purpose.

The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law. This marks the first step of the broader transition to electronic payments.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has relaunched CPAMobility.org, a modernized, online resource that helps Certified Public Accountants determine where and how they can practice across state lines. Practice privilege, or CPA mobility, laws allow CPAs in good standing to serve clients in other state

Pushing the right buttons — it’s an essential skill for leaders when the clock is ticking, whether you’re directing an accounting team or a football team.

Dozens of new bills passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont will soon take effect.

Every great organization is built on the strength of its people. As professionals, we face not only today’s challenges but also the responsibility to nurture the talent that will guide us into the future. That’s why the Connecticut Professionals’ Leadership Academy is such a transformative opportunity – and why I’m so passionate about it.

Most people download finance apps to check their balances, transfer money, and maybe pay a bill. But it turns out these apps are interested in much more than just finance-related activities. Cybernews has analyzed 44 of the top finance apps and the permissions they request.

The president’s campaign promise of no taxes on tips and no taxes on overtime pay was fulfilled with the signing of the tax law, H.R. 1, in July 2025. With only four months left in the year, employees who receive this additional compensation and employers who need to understand their requirements are starting to ask how this will be put into action.

While talking on topics like AI risk and auditor accountability, she said CFOs must double down on compliance while promoting a culture that encourages whistleblowing.

Top 10 Firm BDO USA has announced that it is merging in Mississippi-based Top 100 Firm Horne LLP, in a deal that is expected to close Nov. 1.

Nearly one-third of retiree health care liabilities eliminated since 2020.

With more than half of UK taxpayers planning to use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT to help with their self assessment tax return, accountants are preparing for a new kind of tax season.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today released for public comment an exposure draft of proposed changes to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards)