Michael Cohn, editor-in-chief of AccountingToday.com, has been covering business and technology for a variety of publications since 1985. Prior to joining Accounting Today and WebCPA, he worked for Red Herring, Internet World, Beyond Computing, Accounting Technology and PC Magazine, and freelanced for a variety of other business publications. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, he studied accounting at the Wharton School of Business, and currently lives in New York City.
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The Trump administration agreed to procedures for student debt relief so borrowers who have their loans canceled this year don't get hit with a huge tax bill.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
The American Institute of CPAs is asking for more flexibility for taxpayers who wish to claim tax deductions for overtime and tip income under the OBBA.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
Wojeski & Co. has reached a $60,000 settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James after it was hit by two data breaches and ransomware attacks.
By Michael CohnOctober 20 -
The International Federation of Accountants has released a set of principles with the goal of widening access to the accounting profession.
By Michael CohnOctober 20 -
The American Institute of CPAs is continuing efforts to have accounting recognized as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program by the government.
By Michael CohnOctober 20 -
Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler reached settlements with the IRS and the Justice Department, and their lawsuit against Biden's attorney was dismissed by a judge.
By Michael CohnOctober 17 -
Video game developers are benefiting from research and development tax credits and recent changes in the rules for deducting R&D expenses.
By Michael CohnOctober 17 -
The expiration of premium tax credits for health insurance could lead to hundreds of thousands of job losses and billions in reductions to state revenues.
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors has set up a Global Audit Committee Center in Washington, D.C., to provide a global hub for strengthening audit committees.
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The adoption of artificial intelligence technology in audit functions is on the rise, increasing from 8% to 21% in only one year, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, has been named to a dual role as CEO of the Internal Revenue Service, a new position.
By Michael CohnOctober 6 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax in response to comments it received.
By Michael CohnOctober 3 -
The Internal Revenue Service was able to steer through this past tax season despite extensive cuts, but next season could be a problem, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnOctober 3 -
The American Institute of CPAs is urging the federal government to keep all Internal Revenue Service employees working for the duration of the shutdown.
By Michael CohnOctober 3 -
The Internal Revenue Service is postponing until Sept. 30, 2026, a wide range of deadlines.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees maintained steady job growth and hourly earnings growth this past month, according to payroll company Paychex.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is abruptly curtailing the $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles and $4,000 for used EVs.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
The proposed ASU offers guidance on how an issuer should initially measure paid-in-kind dividends on equity-classified preferred stock.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
The Treasury and the IRS issued guidance on qualified OZ investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
The plan estimates up to half a workday would be needed to complete shutdown activities.
By Michael CohnSeptember 29

















