IRS proposes rules on backup withholding threshold for payment companies
The Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations to revise the threshold for when third-party settlement organizations need to perform backup withholding.

The transfer pricing clock strikes midnight
In today's environment, marked by heightened enforcement and stricter rules, the quality of year-end TP execution can materially influence audit outcomes.

SSC, Harrison Henderson merge
SSC CPAs + Advisors in Kansas and Harrison Henderson in Oklahoma will merge.

IRS to open 2026 filing season Jan. 26
Tax season is starting as a number of new provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect.

Doeren Mayhew buys Lancaster & Reed
The Top 50 Firm based in Troy Michigan, has acquired a firm in Key Biscayne, Florida, expanding its presence in the Sunshine State.

PYA names next president and CEO
The Tennessee-based Top 100 Firm announced that David McMillan will succeed Marty Brown.

AICPA asks IRS to automate extensions after disasters
The Institute wants the IRS to develop an automated procedure to expedite extension requests for taxpayers to replace property destroyed by disasters.

Sax acquires SSL and Sierra Financial Advisors
The Top 75 Firm has acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA, while its subsidiary, Sax Wealth Advisors, acquired Sierra Financial Advisors.

Cannabis may see tax relief under Trump order
Right now, cannabis businesses operating legally under state law still can't deduct basic costs like rent, salaries or marketing.

Aprio merges in Delap and Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt
The Top 25 Firm based in Atlanta is expanding into the Pacific Northwest by adding two firms in the Portland, Oregon, area.