Tax Practice News
2026 Tax Season: Critical Updates for Preparers on Filing Deadlines, Postmark Changes, and E-Filing Requirements
The IRS will open the 2026 tax season on Jan. 26 for individual returns, with e-filing for businesses starting Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Tax preparers should note key developments impacting client readiness for upcoming deadlines.
Jan 13, 2026
AICPA Ethics Changes Could Reshape Competitive Landscape for Small Tax Practices
AICPA seeks feedback on major ethics rule changes for firms with private equity investment—updates that could reshape how small tax and accounting practices compete and structure their businesses.
Jan 8, 2026
Preparing for the 2026 Tax Season
The 2026 filing season promises big refunds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and unchanged withholding tables, but IRS staff cuts and tight prep timelines make it one of the most challenging yet.
Jan 6, 2026
AI and the Small Tax Practice: Your 2026 Outlook
Accounting is at a turning point: 95% of professionals say AI will be central to their workflow within five years, according to the 2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report by Thomson Reuters Institute.
Dec 30, 2025
Tax Industry 2026 Predictions
As 2026 approaches, tax professionals face a turning point: sweeping legislation, AI innovation, workforce challenges, and shifting client expectations are redefining how the profession works and where its true value lies.
Dec 23, 2025
