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Category: NYT Accounting News
Senate Democrats, TIGTA warn about IRS tax season readiness
A group of Senate Democrats and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration are raising questions about the impact of IRS funding cuts.
Small firms: Stop trying to serve everyone
Knowing exactly who you serve — and why — is becoming one of the most powerful competitive advantages a small firm can develop.
IRS extends deadline for amending IRA plans until end of 2027
The IRS issued a notice extending the deadline for making certain amendments to IRAs, SEP arrangements and SIMPLE IRA plans until Dec. 31, 2027.
IRS provided penalty relief to 4.9M taxpayers
The IRS offered relief from failure-to-pay penalties to nearly 5 million taxpayers during the pandemic, but 3.6 million have since taken steps to pay tax debts.
Treasury says it’s canceled Booz Allen Hamilton contracts
The Treasury Department canceled $21 million in contracts, alleging the consulting firm failed to protect taxpayer data, including President Trump’s tax returns.
IRS kicks off 2026 tax season
The Internal Revenue Service officially opened tax-filing season amid changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the threat of another government shutdown.
The changing landscape of remote work and state income taxes
States generally assert taxing authority over income based on two core principles: residency and source.
10 ways to have a better tax season
‘Cautious optimism’ is the watchword for this tax season — but there’s still plenty tax practitioners can do to make it run smoothly.
Capital One agrees to acquire fintech Brex for $5.1B
The bank plans to buy the closely held financial-technology company that focuses on corporate expense management and accounting.