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5 Tax Moves Retirees Should Consider Before the End of 2026

Certain strategies intended to affect the 2026 tax year must be completed by December 31.

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Blaming Remote Work for an Accounting Talent Crisis Doesn’t Add Up

For accounting firms already battling an aging workforce, succession concerns, and a shrinking talent pipeline, blaming remote work risks overlooking...

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How Firm Principals Work Themselves Out of a Job

Giving yourself time to work on the business instead of in the business is essential.

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Why Belonging is a Leadership Competency for the Accounting Profession

Organizations navigating change need leaders who can build trust, foster belonging, and engage people to contribute at their full potential.

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5 Accounting Firm Marketing Tactics That No Longer Work

Many accounting firms are still doing marketing activities that made sense ten years ago but deliver very little value today.

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5 Payroll Mistakes That Are Costing Small Businesses Thousands—and How to Fix Them

A small business finance expert says payroll mistakes are among the most consistent and underreported sources of cash drain for small businesses.

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Beyond Cost-Cutting: How SMBs Can Turn Idle Cash Into a Passive Revenue Stream

Raj Bhaskar, CEO of embedded accounting solutions provider Tight and a small business finance expert, shares four strategies small businesses can use...

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IRS Provides New Guidance on Educational Assistance Plans

Employers may be encouraged to add an EAP to their fringe benefit package as a way to attract and retain high-quality employees.

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Fraud Remains a Top Concern for Americans, New AARP Research Shows

These concerns highlight both the financial and emotional toll of these crimes and reflect how pervasive and personal the threat has become.

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How Small Businesses Can Fight Unauthorized Amazon Listings

A commercial law expert explains legal options for small businesses when platforms like Amazon list their products without consent.

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IRS Proposes Regs on How to Open a Trump Account Under the OBBBA

The IRS says these proposed regulations provide useful information for parents and guardians who may want to elect to open an initial Trump Account an...

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8 in 10 Hiring Managers Say They Use AI During the Recruitment Process

Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging experiment in hiring; it’s now firmly entrenched in the recruitment process.

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IRS and Treasury Issue Guidance on New Special Depreciation Allowance for Qualified Production Property

In addition to other requirements, the special depreciation allowance only applies to qualified production property placed in service after July 4, 20...

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IRS: Simple Payment Plans Have Expanded to Businesses

In an email to tax professionals on Monday, the IRS said it recently updated qualifications for Simple Payment Plans, formerly known as “streamlined i...

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47% of Workers Plan to Job Hunt in 2026, But 53% Are Staying Put Amid Market Fear

Workers want higher pay, better benefits, and more growth — but many fear a weakening job market, longer hiring timelines, and the risk of losing stab...

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