The 2026 International Tax Competitiveness Index: Estonia Leads for 13th Consecutive Year Amidst Global Tax Policy Shifts
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The Top 10 Concerns for Public Accounting Firms in 2027
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America’s Tax Compliance Burden Projected to Reach $544 Billion and 6.9 Billion Hours in 2026, Driven by Complexity and New Reporting Requirements
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Candice Horbacz
- Federal Tax Law & IRS Updates
- March 7, 2026
- 144 views
IRS Refund Activity Shows Early Trends for 2026 Filing Season Amidst Broader Context of Taxpayer Returns
As the 2026 tax filing season progresses, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reported issuing 28.7 million tax refunds as of February 20, 2026. This figure represents 68.6 percent of…
Lina Irawan
- Individual Income Tax & Financial Planning
- March 7, 2026
- 103 views
Navigating the Mortgage Refinance Landscape: Beyond Interest Rates to Comprehensive Financial Strategy
Homeowners frequently consider mortgage refinancing with the primary goal of securing a lower interest rate, a common and often highly effective strategy for reducing monthly expenditures. However, limiting the focus…
Julia Chirkova
- Accounting Industry News & Standards
- March 7, 2026
- 113 views
Washington State Poised to Implement 9.9% Income Tax on Million-Dollar Earners, Funding School Meals and Child Care Initiatives
Washington State is on the cusp of enacting a significant new tax policy, with Governor Bob Ferguson announcing his intent to sign a revised bill imposing a 9.9% income tax…
Pevita Pearce
- Tax Technology & Practice Management
- March 7, 2026
- 110 views
The Federal Court Initiates Refund Process for Unlawful Tariffs, Triggering Complex Implementation Challenges
A federal court in New York has taken the crucial first official steps toward initiating the refund process for a sweeping worldwide tariff regime that the Supreme Court previously declared…
Layla Zulfa
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 7, 2026
- 154 views
The Future of Affordable Housing: Manufactured Homes Emerge from the Shadows
The U.S. housing sector, grappling with an escalating affordability crisis, is increasingly recognizing that innovative solutions are often already present, albeit obscured by outdated perceptions and historical baggage. Among these…
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- Small Business Tax & Accounting
- March 7, 2026
- 111 views
What Happens If Payroll Taxes Are Filed or Paid Late?
The IRS, along with state and local tax authorities, views the timely deposit of payroll taxes with extreme seriousness. These funds, particularly those withheld from employee wages for federal income…
Lana Rhoades
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 7, 2026
- 131 views
March 2026 Sales Tax Due Dates A Comprehensive Guide for E-commerce Compliance and State Filing Requirements
As the first quarter of 2026 approaches its final month, businesses operating across the United States face a complex landscape of regulatory deadlines. March serves as a critical juncture for…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 7, 2026
- 111 views
The U.S. Economy Shows Widespread Growth in Third Quarter of 2025, Driven by Robust GDP and Personal Income Gains
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released its comprehensive third-quarter 2025 statistics, revealing a landscape of widespread economic expansion across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.…
Nila Kartika Wati
- Non-Profit & Exempt Organization Tax
- March 7, 2026
- 92 views
Wellbeing Is Infrastructure
The series, curated by public health leader and NPQ contributor Nineequa Blanding, explores how systemic realities—ranging from racial inequity to the "efficiency trap" of modern software—shape the daily lived experiences…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 7, 2026
- 141 views
The Erosion of the Sales Tax Vendor Discount: Navigating New Compliance Challenges and Fiscal Realities for Businesses in 2026
For nearly a century, the relationship between state revenue departments and the private sector has been defined by a pragmatic compromise. Since the inception of state sales taxes during the…
