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.

Tax fraud

Ex-bankers convicted over €45M in tax fraud deals

Two former bankers were convicted in Germany over Cum-Ex deals by Fortis Bank that caused €45 million ($52.7 million) of damage to the country's taxpayers.

December 19
Tax code

Lawyer sues IRS to recognize pets as dependents

Amanda Reynolds filed a complaint asking the court to determine whether pets can be recognized as non-humans dependents.

By Paige Hagy
Reporter

December 19
Technology

Networth2B launches billing solution

Networth2B, a small business accounting solutions provider specializing in local apps that stay on the user's device, announced the addition of new billing features for professional services providers.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

December 19
AT Think Tax professionals face broad challenges through 2026

Tax work has always required patience, judgment and a steady hand. What is different today is the speed of change and the pressure that comes with it.

December 19

Mark Friedlich
Tax-related court cases

Tax Fraud Blotter: 941 extravaganza

Get down with PPP; go Huskies; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

By Jeff Stimpson
Freelance writer

December 18
Tax relief

Congress passes law to extend tax deadlines after disasters

Congress has passed a bill giving taxpayers who have been affected by natural disasters some extra time to file a claim for a tax credit or refund.

By Michael Cohn
Editor-in-chief, AccountingToday.com

December 18
Portfolio strategies

How asset location fuels financial advisors' value to clients

Independent research firm Morningstar's latest study of the value of financial advice examines tax-efficient IRA asset location during the decumulation phase.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

December 18

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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.