New IRS Medical Expenses FAQ Addresses Wearable Devices
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Expenses Related to Nutrition, Wellness, and General Health, Q/A-15 (added Sept. 23, 2026) Available at …
Tax pros gauge midterm elections’ impact on policy outlook
The 2026 midterm elections will determine whether Congress moves tax legislation in the lame-duck session or the next Congress, and …
SEC proposes fund cross-trading changes tied to level 2 fair value inputs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed rule changes that would allow registered investment funds to cross trade securities …
As payroll knowledge walks out the door, is informal training enough?
Payroll departments have long depended on experienced professionals who know more than how to push the right buttons. They know …
Bill would allow larger HSA contributions for new parents
The Savings for Tomorrow’s Opportunities, Raising Kids (STORK) Act, would allow families to contribute an additional $2,000 to a Health …
District of Columbia 2027 budget support legislation becomes law
By Denis Del Bene, JD, LL.M., Checkpoint News The “Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026,” which was sent …
Claims Court denies Capstone’s summary judgment in microcaptive case
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has denied a taxpayer’s motion for summary judgment in a microcaptive insurance case, finding …
Digital asset pros raise event, perpetual contract tax questions
Applying existing federal tax rules to novel digital asset products such as event contracts and perpetuals is an unsettled exercise, …
As EWA grows, five questions can help employers avoid costly surprises
Carl Morris, Vice President Compliance, FlexWage Solutions The debate over earned wage access is no longer about whether employees value …
PCAOB criticizes EY for fourth consecutive year over quality control deficiencies
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) criticized Ernst & Young LLP for failing to address quality control (QC) problems found during …