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Taxpayers' personal data should be carefully protected — from the rest of the government, when necessary.

The OBBBA accelerated the termination of credits for facilities that use wind or solar to produce electricity.

Get that 1040V in the mail; OBBBA's ongoing effects; it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

What these clients need most boils down to three things: less friction, value driven by AI, and much more communication.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is one of the most significant tax reforms since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

The era of the "Single Version of Truth" as the only acceptable standard is over. Finance must adopt a toolkit of approaches.

Many firms are still assessing what digital transformation could mean for their specific business contexts and client needs.She

The state and local tax deduction has always been a political flashpoint, but its impact goes far beyond politics.

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into accounting workflows, the ability to write effective prompts has emerged as a critical skill.

Inevitable tech crossroads; 'game-changer' for a key deadline; nuptials and deductions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

AI may be the best option for solving the accounting talent crisis.

We have an impressive new list of these deductions available to taxpayers, whether or not they itemize.

As we find ourselves eight months into the year, it's essential to take a moment to reflect on governance amid the hustle of deadlines and client demands.

For internal auditors, AI is not just another tool. It's becoming a competitor in the race for relevance.

Why are students turning away from accounting? The reasons are multifaceted, but several themes emerge.

Rather than solicit individual, one-off clients, use channels to provide an abundant supply of opportunities.

Here are 10 key consequences of this wave of investment and what you can do about them.

Interfaces encompass the systems and processes that connect humans, software and networks to achieve seamless interaction.

States' adoption of OBBBA; replacing cigarette and property taxes; dirty water; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Today's accounting firms are emerging from a period of severely restricted options.