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 Internal Revenue Service has released a draft version of the 2026 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, with new fields for the exemptions on tips and overtime.
August 26 -
CFOs and corporate controllers aren't as concerned anymore about accountant shortages and are dialing back their hiring plans.
August 26 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors expressed its opposition to efforts to slash the funding of the Government Accountability Office nearly in half.
August 25 -
The total effective tax rate for the 400 wealthiest Americans was lower than the general population, according to a new study.
August 25 -
One of Accounting Today's fastest-growing firms has recently relaunched its website and brand.
August 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly reversing course on some of its wide-ranging job cuts after realizing they reduced the staff too drastically.
August 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued answers to frequently asked questions about the soon-to-expire tax credits for solar and wind power and electric vehicles.
August 21 -
The IRS is asking the public to weigh in on free tax filing options for an upcoming congressional report, amid worries about the likely demise of Direct File.
August 21 -
The International Accounting Standards Board issued a set of amendments to IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures.
August 21 -
80% of accounting and tax firms plan to raise their fees next year, with many shifting from hourly billing to value-based pricing.
August 21
