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CP53E notice tied to paper-check transition causes confusion

May 13, 2026

Taxpayers and practitioners are unsure whether the CP53E notices they received in the mail are scams or sent in error, a confusion heightened by the inclusion of a QR code.

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IRS establishes program for rulings on significant issues

May 12, 2026

The IRS recently issued guidance on the establishment of a program for rulings on significant issues to allow taxpayers to request rulings on several significant issues.

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IRS offers limited settlements for easements

May 11, 2026

The IRS is set to offer limited-time settlements for taxpayers involved in syndicated conservation easement cases.

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SEC proposes semi-annual reporting for public companies

May 09, 2026

The SEC recently proposed changes that would allow public companies to switch from quarterly to semiannual reporting.

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AICPA unveils new stablecoin criteria

May 08, 2026

The AICPA is encouraging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to incorporate its stablecoin criteria into rulemaking under the GENIUS Act.

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CFOs expect smaller finance teams amid AI push, survey finds

May 07, 2026

As AI and global uncertainty heighten the finance function’s role, CFOs are looking for new technologies and more experienced professionals to staff their teams.

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AICPA survey finds gap in emergency savings by gender, age

May 06, 2026

A new AICPA survey found that most Americans have some level of emergency savings, but the size and distribution of those reserves vary widely.

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Dept. of Education finalizes student loan rule, “professional degree” definition

May 05, 2026

The Department of Education’s final “Reimagining and Improving Student Education” rule does not add to or change its narrow definition of degree programs deemed professional.

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COVID-19 disaster relief case has implications for timely refund claims

May 04, 2026

The Court of Federal Claims held in a recent case that a taxpayer’s refund claim filing deadline was automatically extended by Sec. 7508A(d)(1) due to the COVID-19 disaster declaration.

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IRS offers extension process to taxpayers following rejected ERC claims

May 03, 2026

The IRS has announced a new process to help taxpayers who are disputing their disallowed ERC to request more time before their rights to a refund or to seek judicial review are gone.

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Most small business owners are ‘happy’ with AI advances, survey finds

May 02, 2026

A survey of small business owners finds that 74% are already using AI tools, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners.

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DOR releases April 2026 tax bulletin

May 01, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s April 2026 tax bulletin details newly enacted tax laws, including updated tax credits, corrections to prior provisions and several new exemptions.

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House panel backs repeal of BOI reporting by domestic companies

April 30, 2026

The House Financial Services Committee voted to remove domestic-owned companies from the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act.

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FASB publishes guidance on paid-in-kind dividends

April 29, 2026

FASB recently published new authoritative guidance on how an issuer should initially measure paid-in-kind dividends on equity-classified preferred stock.

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More CFOs investing in tech upgrades to manage costs, survey finds

April 28, 2026

Savings could be around the corner for CFOs who invest more of their budgets in technology upgrades, the results of a new survey suggest.

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Report: Finance functions ramp up internal AI budgets

April 27, 2026

The key to generating value from artificial intelligence projects in finance is to scale them to full production, according to a new report.

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IRS updates Form 990 for nonprofits

April 25, 2026

The Treasury Department recently announced that the IRS will revise Form 990, which is used by tax-exempt organizations, to enhance transparency and combat fraud.

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Choosing the right expansion path for growing CPA firms

April 24, 2026

CPA firms that align location decisions with demand patterns, operational realities and long-term commitments grow with fewer disruptions.

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IRS updates educational assistance FAQ

April 23, 2026

The IRS has revised its frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2026-10 regarding educational assistance programs.

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GASB seeks feedback on idea of changing how it communicates GAAP

April 22, 2026

GASB is seeking feedback from stakeholders on whether it should consider changing the structure of how it communicates GAAP for state and local governments.

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