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Several investors in the accounting software provider are pushing the company to explore a potential sale following reported takeover interest by SAP.

The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that offered it this year.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's presence, like it or not; return of beneficial ownership information; that familiar sense of dread; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Thomson Reuters announced a host of new agentic AI enhancements to tax, audit and accounting workflows.

Beyond just retrospective accuracy, clients now expect forward-looking insight, real-time responsiveness and strategic foresight.

Avalara announced that its Avi AI, first launched as a chatbot, is now an AI agent that will orchestrate an entirely new network of other AI agents. 

Sage has leaned even further into AI, announcing Sage Intacct Finance Intelligence Agent, the AI Developer Solutions ecosystem, and AI enhancements to Sage X3.

CPA Canada is asking the Canadian government to advance a framework for independent assurance over artificial intelligence systems.

Plus, BillingPlatform launches AI monetization offering; Homebase announces payroll assistant; and other accounting tech news.

Firms wanting to maximize client referrals from AI bots need a robust online presence, plus content optimized for AI readability such as bulleted lists.