What tax legislation should you watch in 2026? Our Los Angeles CPA team breaks down the key tax bills 2026 that could reshape estate planning, disaster relief, cryptocurrency reporting, and ACA premium credits for individuals and businesses. As we move deeper into the second quarter of 2026, Washington is quietly working through a stack of…
Do securities laws apply to blockchain tokens? The SEC tokenized securities statement of January 28, 2026 confirms existing federal securities laws apply to blockchain-based tokens. No new rules, no safe harbor — just a clear reaffirmation that tokenization is a technical change, not a legal one. On January 28, 2026, three SEC divisions made something…
Can tax firms finally manage their CAF digitally? The IRS Tax Pro Account now gives tax firms business-level control over their CAF relationships, letting designated representatives manage employee authorizations, link CAF to EIN, and reduce paper workflows. On February 9, 2026, the IRS announced a significant upgrade that tax-preparation companies, accounting firms, and professional organizations…
Is the DOL changing how independent contractors are classified? Yes — a proposed 2026 rule introduces a two-core-factor economic reality test that could reshape how your business classifies 1099 workers under federal law. The comment period closes April 28, 2026. The Department of Labor has just shaken up the gig economy landscape again. If your…
Can you really file your taxes for free in 2026? Yes — from VITA and IRS Free File to MilTax, multiple programs let you prepare and e-file your federal return at zero cost. Plus, the W-2G reporting threshold just increased to $2,000. If you are looking for free tax filing 2026 options, you are far…
How much does a 401(k) really cost a small business? With the small business 401k tax credit under SECURE 2.0, employers with 50 or fewer workers can claim up to $5,000 per year in startup cost credits for three years — effectively making retirement plans nearly free to launch. If you own a small business…
Does IRS Notice 2026-24 waive the underpayment penalty for farmers and fishermen? Yes — the farmer fisherman underpayment penalty waiver 2026 provided under IRS Notice 2026-24 waives the addition to tax under IRC §6654(a) for qualifying farmers and fishermen who did not make estimated tax payments for the 2025 tax year, provided they file their…
What are the most important multi-state tax developments in April 2026? The Deloitte State Tax Matters April 2026 report (Issue 2026-14) highlights critical developments including Utah’s new Targeted Advertising Tax, state decoupling from federal bonus depreciation rules, Maryland’s disconformity from the OBBBA, and Indiana’s limited tax amnesty program — all with significant implications for multi-state…
Do foreign athletes and performers owe U.S. taxes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Yes — the IRS requires nonresident alien athletes, entertainers, and businesses earning income in the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to comply with federal withholding rules and file U.S. tax returns, though tax treaties may reduce or eliminate…
What are the most important ASC 740 developments in Q1 2026? The ASC 740 quarterly update 2026 covers five major areas: Rev. Proc. 2026-17 election relief for bonus depreciation, new CAMT AFSI guidance, tariff accounting under IEEPA, section 987 FX final regulations, and significant multistate legislative activity across 28 states. The first quarter of 2026…
What did the IFRIC decide in Q1 2026 regarding IFRS 18? The IFRIC finalized five binding IFRS 18 agenda decisions in its March 2026 update, addressing FX differences on intragroup loans, classification of non-income taxes, expense-by-nature disaggregation scope, parent entity main business activity, and FX derivative classification — all critical for entities preparing to adopt…
Are foreign athletes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup subject to US taxes? Yes — the 2026 FIFA World Cup tax rules require that nonresident alien athletes and entertainers have 30% federal withholding applied to US-source income, with relief available through Central Withholding Agreements and applicable tax treaties. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set…
Can the IRS reach property held in a trust to collect a tax debt? Yes — especially for self-settled trusts holding California real estate. The March 2026 ruling in United States v. Huckaby confirmed that an IRS tax lien trust property dispute is governed by where the property sits, not where the trust was formed….
What do Californians need to know before the FTB April 15 tax deadline? The California Franchise Tax Board has set April 15 as the 2026 filing deadline for most taxpayers. Free CalFile e-filing, CalEITC credits up to $3,756, payment plans, and one-time penalty abatement are all available to help you meet this important date. The…
What are my options for last minute tax filing before April 15? If you haven’t filed your 2025 federal tax return yet, the IRS still offers free filing through IRS Free File, in-person help via VITA and TCE sites, and a straightforward extension process — all available right up to the deadline. With the April…
Can my partnership or nonprofit now access the IRS Business Tax Account? Yes — the IRS Business Tax Account has expanded in 2026 to include partnerships, government entities, and tax-exempt organizations, giving millions more entities digital access to their federal tax information without relying on paper or phone. For years, small business owners, CPAs, and…
How are billionaires responding to new state wealth taxes? As states like Washington and California propose taxes on the ultra-wealthy, billionaire wealth tax planning strategies — including dynasty trusts, IDGTs, and charitable trust structures — are surging in popularity among high-net-worth individuals and their advisors. A wave of state-level wealth tax proposals is reshaping the…
Are scammers exploiting the One Big Beautiful Bill? Yes — OBBBA tax scams are already active in 2026, with fraudsters targeting seniors, workers, and small business owners. This guide covers every major scam type so you can protect yourself and your finances. Tax season is stressful enough on its own. But whenever Congress passes major…
What are the key IFRS 2026 updates? The most important IFRS 2026 updates include IFRS 9 amendments for financial instrument classification and nature-dependent electricity contracts effective January 1, 2026, the upcoming IFRS 18 replacing IAS 1 effective January 2027, and the March 2026 IASB decisions on IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements — changes that require…
What are the California FTB 2026 tax updates? The California FTB 2026 tax updates include SB 711’s change to California’s IRC conformity date, new Pass-Through Entity (PTE) elective tax add-back rules, an expanded California Competes Tax Credit, and a new online tool to verify submitted tax returns — all detailed in FTB’s March 2026 Tax…
What are the IRS tax year 2026 inflation adjustments? The IRS officially released IRS inflation adjustments 2026 under Revenue Procedure 2025-32, including a standard deduction increase to $32,200 for married filing jointly couples, revised marginal tax brackets, higher EITC limits, and a $15 million estate tax exclusion — all shaped by the One Big Beautiful…
What free tax filing options are available to military members in 2026? Military tax filing 2026 is easier than ever — service members and their families can use MilTax (free, no income limit) or IRS Free File (AGI under $89,000 for 2025 returns), plus benefit from combat pay exclusion, extended deadlines, and special Earned Income…
What is the IRS Dirty Dozen for 2026? The IRS Dirty Dozen 2026 is the annual list of the 12 most dangerous tax scams targeting American taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. This year’s list includes AI-powered phone scams, ghost preparers, and a new entry — abusive Form 2439 capital gains claims. Here’s what every taxpayer…
Do high-income employees have to make Roth catch-up contributions in 2026? Yes — if your prior-year FICA wages from your employer exceeded $150,000, the SECURE 2.0 Act now requires that your Roth catchup contributions 2026 be designated as Roth (after-tax) contributions, not pre-tax. Here is everything you need to know before the January 1, 2026…
What is California’s new 12-digit business entity ID number? Since 2025, the California Secretary of State has been issuing a new California business entity ID number in a 12-digit alphanumeric format to newly formed corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships. When using FTB Web Pay or tax preparation software, you must enter only the numeric digits…
What happened in Congress on taxes in March 2026? The House Ways and Means Committee advanced five bipartisan tax bills, and the IRS tax deadline 2026 of April 15 is now critical: over $1.2 billion in unclaimed 2022 refunds will be permanently forfeited if taxpayers miss it. March 2026 brought significant tax-related legislative activity from…
What changed in the Form 1065 instructions for 2025? The IRS released updated Form 1065 instructions for 2025 (processing year 2026) with new direct deposit lines, a Schedule K-2 exception checkbox, and new Schedule K-1 reporting codes for partnership distributions and special transactions — including provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. If you…
What does IRS Notice 2026-7 change about the corporate alternative minimum tax? Notice 2026-7 provides additional interim guidance on the CAMT, focusing on adjusted financial statement income (AFSI) adjustments for tax-deductible repairs, Section 197 intangibles, domestic research amortization under Section 174A, film and TV production costs, and low-cost materials. It also modifies troubled company guidance…
What are the most important IRS and Tax Court updates for CPAs in 2026? Deloitte’s IRS Insights for February 2026 highlights four critical developments: the Tax Court’s narrowed application of the economic substance doctrine, IRS guidance on copies of returns as proof of filing, the Fifth Circuit’s expanded limited partner SE tax exception, and a…
What are the new FASB hedge accounting changes for 2026? The FASB approved targeted improvements in February 2026 that allow hedging of interest rate risk for held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities, remove the OIS parameter from the SOFR benchmark rate, and expand net investment hedging for float-to-float cross-currency swaps. These changes apply to all entities and…
