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For most of the last 40 years, running a tax and accounting firm was a peacetime job. That's not the case anymore.

A three-day hearing on the U.S. Trade Representative's latest plan to impose tariffs on major trading partners kicks off in Washington on Tuesday.

Nashville firm Equitas Strategic Partners acquired McBride Accounting, a tax, accounting and business advisory firm in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

A CBIZ Inc. shareholder is urging the accounting firm to re-evaluate its capital allocation, abandon a share buyback plan and return to pursuing acquisitions.

This year's top resellers in the accounting space say they're facing greater expectations on a number of fronts.

Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top firms in accounting software reselling.

The Top 25 Firm acquired LGA, a Boston-area accounting and business advisory firm serving mid-market businesses, entrepreneurs and families.

The federal scholarship tax credit is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, with proposed regulations expected by the end of September.

The Trump administration is touting its tax-advantaged investment accounts, but critics say the accounts may only reach those who are already set in life.

The tax-advantaged accounts are available to all minors who are U.S. citizens, with a $1,000 seed contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028.

The Top 25 Firm acquired Houston-based Ham, Langston & Brezina, effective as of July 1, expanding its presence in Texas.

Ernst & Young is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to make the tax preparation process more efficient, while also recognizing its limitations.

Once the IRS believes the conduct was willful, a taxpayer's legal training, government position or role of public trust can make the case far more damaging.

The Treasury is considering rules on taxation of college endowments and changes to treatment of R&D costs, bonus depreciation and caps on business interest deductions.

UHY has added RBT CPAs LLP, expanding the Michigan-based Top 50 Firm's presence to New York's Hudson Valley and bolstering its wealth management practice.

Plus, new partners at Weaver and Gross Mendelson; a host of scholarships in Illinois; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.

Accountants are justly proud to be the economy's "most trusted advisor," but if you're doing just what you've always done, then that trust you've developed is at risk.

Plus, CCH Axcess adds complex document ingestion and interpretation; TaxStatus launches Planning Observations to automate discovery; and other accounting tech news and updates.

Red flag returns; dubious dental surgeries; high percentage of refunds; and other highlights of recent tax cases.