IRS plans to fire thousands by mail
A technical glitch prevented Internal Revenue Service officials from notifying laid-off employees by email, so the IRS will be sending them letters, instead.
Trump tariffs could counter digital taxes big tech hates
President Trump is expected to sign a memorandum that opens the door to levies in response to digital services taxes some countries impose on U.S. tech giants.
Tax Fraud Blotter: Reached their limit
Fell a little short; oh brother; only one hitch; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
Cloud backup strategies are critical
The cloud is safe, yes — but it doesn’t protect your and your clients’ data from every possible threat.
KPMG sees role for AI in sustainability
AI can help reduce a company’s environmental impact through data-driven analytics and optimization, though the energy burden of AI itself remains a challenge.
Tennessee CPAs lobby for licensing changes
Members of the Tennessee Society of CPAs visited the state capital in Nashville this week to lobby for changes in the licensure and mobility laws.
IRS lays off thousands of employees
The threatened layoffs appeared to be underway Thursday, with estimates of between 6,000 and 7,000 employees being fired in the middle of tax-filing season.
In the blogs: Painful choices
Hegseth’s IRS notice; CPA exam questions; spotting cyberattacks; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
Andersen revives Andersen Consulting
Andersen Consulting has returned as a consulting practice affiliated with the global network that was rebuilt after the collapse of the former Arthur Andersen.
AI trust gap between leaders and staff remains
AI enthusiasm continues to build at accounting firms, but there’s a gap between how excited leaders are about AI and how staff and individual contributors feel.