Watchdogs, Former Prosecutor Sue to Block Trump-DOJ Settlement Fund
Two federal lawsuits filed May 22 seek to dismantle the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund created through a settlement between President Donald Trump and the …
Strong Recordkeeping Key Amid Form 990 Changes, Tax Pro Says
The IRS is expected to issue regulations revising Form 990, the annual information return required of tax-exempt organizations. Matthew Petroski, …
Top Democrats Demand Answers on Trump-DOJ Settlement
Ranking Democrats on two House committees are demanding documents and answers from the Treasury Department, Department of Justice (DOJ), and …
Experts Share Refund Opportunities After Kwong, Abdo Decisions
A panel of tax controversy experts at the 2026 ABA May Tax Meeting on May 8 discussed two court decisions …
On-Demand Pay, Off-Schedule Compliance: What Payroll Leaders Need to Know About Earned Wage Access
The numbers are hard to ignore. A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is getting worse, up from 53% last …
DOJ Settlement ‘Forever’ Bars IRS Trump Audits, Sparks Backlash
The Department of Justice has issued an order that permanently bars the IRS from auditing past tax returns of President …
Trump Accounts for Eligible Children
By Laura Hanlon, CPA Background A new type of retirement savings vehicle under IRC Sec. 530A, commonly known as …
Can Our Company Condition a Job Offer on the Applicant’s Agreement Not to Enroll a Child With a Known Disability in Our Health Plan?
QUESTION: We learned in the interview process that a top job candidate’s child has a serious disability. Our major medical plan …
IRS Finalizes Rules to Ease Partnership Interest Sales Reporting
The IRS has issued final regs that permanently resolve a longstanding compliance problem by removing the requirement that partnerships furnish …
Connecticut Budget Bills Includes Tax Changes
By Jennifer J. Troyer, JD, Checkpoint News On May 14, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the budget bill which …