Tax

Tax News & IRS Insights for Accounting Professionals

Accounting Today delivers news and analysis for accounting and tax professionals on federal and state tax developments, IRS guidance,information reporting, and operational implications for practices and clients. Our coverage focuses on legislative and procedural shifts that tax practitioners must monitor in planning, compliance, and advisory contexts.

AT Think In the blogs: Party time

Crypto moves forward; what to know about gambling; new blog in town; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

August 13

Jeff Stimpson
Election 2024

Trump, Harris duel for voters with budget-busting tax proposals

From not taxing tips to more than doubling the Child Tax Credit, the two candidates are borrowing from each other's tax playbooks.

August 13
Tax fraud

Ex-banker faces €14M bill in German tax scandal

Former investment banker Martin Shields had already paid €3 million for his part in a dividend-tax refund scheme, and will now pay an extra €11 million.

August 13
Tax relief

Weather victims in Minnesota get tax relief

The affected by severe storms and flooding in June now have longer to file and pay.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

August 13
Accounting

'Accountant 2' books release date

The Ben Affleck-starring sequel will continue the saga of lethal and brilliant small-town CPA Christian Wolff.

By Danielle Lee
Managing Editor

August 12
Practice and client management

These common HSA mistakes can cost clients

Planners can help savers avoid higher taxes, IRS penalties and Medicare headaches by guiding them through the strict guidelines for the accounts.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

August 12
Election 2024

Vance backs $5,000 Child Tax Credit

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance floated more than doubling the Child Tax Credit, seeking to reframe a "pro-family" stance that has come under attack.

August 12

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Web Seminar Tax season postmortem: What to fix for 2027

Join us for a transparent look at the challenges facing firms this year and how to overcome them for 2027.

Partner Insights from Canopy
On-Demand Web Seminar Rethinking busy season: A modern operating model for K-1s

Busy season is over—but the bruises are still fresh. Many firms expected smoother K-1 workflows, yet encountered the same familiar bottlenecks, last-minute delays, and staff burnout. Instead of tweaking around the edges, we'll explore a modern operating model for managing K-1s at scale – from intake through exchange – designed to reduce rework, cycle time, and eliminate seasonal chaos.

Partner Insights from K1X
Tariffs and your clients

Dean Peterson and Blair Robbins of Eisner Advisory Group discuss the tax and business ramifications of the Trump administration's tariff policies that accountants should be advising clients about.

Sponsored by Intuit Quickbooks

Tax: Key Questions & Analysis:

What IRS guidance on forms and information reporting should practitioners prioritize?

The IRS continues to update thresholds and instructions for critical tax forms. This includes changes to information reporting requirements and guidance on evolving reporting standards, affecting 1099, W-2 and similar reporting obligations.

What procedural developments affect IRS automatic change consent for method changes?

Tax professionals must understand which accounting method changes qualify for automatic consent versus advance consent. This determines whether a Form 3115 must be filed with IRS National Office or via automatic procedures.

How are tip-related tax provisions evolving under current policy?

New tax provisions related to tip income will impact how service industry clients and payroll units handle tax reporting and compliance. This includes draft schedules and withholding considerations.

What IRS guidance will shape compliance for the 2026 filing season?

Practitioners will need to understand procedural updates, forms changes, and reporting shifts that will affect compliance workflows and client expectations for the 2026 filing season. This includes the implementation timeline for new schedules and reporting requirements as well as for emerging areas such as crypto broker reporting.