• 203-521-0089

  • proserve_mail

  • 161 Kings HWY E., Suite 206, Fairfield, CT

From

IRS simplifies penalty relief, introduces automatic process for eligible taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance.

Treasury, IRS issue final regulations naming certain charitable remainder annuity trust transactions as listed transactions

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations identifying certain arrangements purporting to be Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts as listed transactions.

IRS, Security Summit launch summer series to help tax pros protect clients from identity theft

The IRS and Security Summit partners today launched the summer “Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” campaign, a five-week series highlighting practical steps tax professionals can take to protect client data, their businesses, and themselves from evolving tax-related identity theft threats.

Treasury, IRS provide safe harbor for certain contributions to Trump Accounts under the Working Families Tax Cuts

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Revenue Procedure 2026-25 providing a gift tax reporting safe harbor for certain contributions to Trump accounts created under the Working Families Tax Cuts.

National Taxpayer Advocate issues 2026 mid-year report to Congress

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful 2026 filing season in which the IRS processed nearly 139 million individual tax returns, issued more than 90 million refunds, and successfully implemented extensive tax law changes despite significant operational challenges.

IRS to offer final Saturday hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide June 27

The Internal Revenue Service today announced select Taxpayer Assistance Centers will be open Saturday, June 27, for the final Saturday service event of 2026.

Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 2026 Annual Report includes recommendations to Congress and IRS

The Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee released its 2026 annual report today with a total of 18 recommendations – six of which are directed to Congress.

From

SEC eyes e-delivery as the default over paper

The proposal would let issuers, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and others deliver information to investors electronically without first obtaining affirmative consent.

IRS raises standard mileage rates for remainder of 2026

The midyear change follows an increase in gasoline prices, according to the IRS. It is the first such midyear adjustment since 2022.

PEEC finalizes revisions to tax services independence guidance

PEEC finalized revisions to the AICPA’s independence guidance for tax services, maintaining a principles-based framework for evaluating independence threats when providing tax advisory and planning services to attest clients.

AICPA updates audit standards related to external confirmations

SAS No. 150, External Confirmations, published Monday following an AICPA Auditing Standards Board vote in May, is designed to address today’s digitally driven environment.

IRS designates certain CRAT arrangements as listed transactions

The final regulations target arrangements that the IRS says improperly use charitable remainder annuity trusts and annuities to eliminate ordinary income and capital gain on the sale of property.

Eligible taxpayers to get automatic IRS penalty relief

Under the new system, eligible taxpayers will no longer have to request penalty relief that the IRS says is routinely granted.

Scam stoppers: 5 ways CPAs can help older clients fight financial fraud

More than 80% of attendees in a recent ENGAGE session reported they’ve had at least one client compromised by a financial scam. The presenter explains how CPAs can be “fraud gatekeepers” before, during, and after an incident.

From

When a World Cup Team Needs a Trim, the Barbershop Comes to Them

Maram Hammadi, who grew up playing on dirt fields in Iraq before opening a barbershop outside Seattle, heard Egypt needed a barber. He cleared his books.By Remy Tumin

Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookstores and Arrest 5 People

Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.By Alexandra Stevenson

How a Family of 5 Lives on $46,000 a Year in Wakefield

After a career spent working primarily as a teacher’s assistant, Glennys Torres and her family took a risk starting a new business.By Wesley Parnell

Can the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy?

High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries.By Damien Cave and Linh Pham

No Doilies Here: In the Age of Airbnb, Bed-and-Breakfasts Are Coming Into Their Own

Traditional bed-and-breakfast inns are doubling down on unique décor, personalized service and flexible policies, as they seek to distinguish themselves from vacation rentals.By Elaine Glusac

The U.S. Economy Is Leaving These Companies Behind

Small businesses say relentless pressures from tariffs and higher energy prices have sapped their resilience and finances.By Sydney Ember

Germantown: A Philadelphia Neighborhood Where People Stay

Germantown and its neighbor, Mt. Airy, share a rich cultural history, proximity to nature and a strong community.By Gina Ryder and Hannah Yoon

From

Top 4 B2B SaaS Marketing Strategies That Actually Drive Revenue

These four keys can help you go a long way toward making more of your marketing budget.,

The Emotional Rollercoaster Behind A Business Sale—And How Owners Can Ride It Out

When you go from founder or owner to “subject of interest,” it can feel like the selling process is happening to you, rather than something you’re driving. ,

20 Ways To Turn Career Challenges Into Lasting Professional Growth

Growth isn’t about being indispensable but creating lasting impact through people.,

The Pressure Moat Trap: Why Companies See The Damage Too Late

The trap is the months or years between when a pressure moat begins to erode and when the company finally sees it. ,

Winning Customers: Why Repeat Business Is The Real Key To Restaurant Success

Repeat customers don’t just return, they spend more, too.,

7 Prompts To Get Expert-Level Results From Claude Fable

Claude Fable is Anthropic’s most powerful model. Use these 7 prompts to get expert-level results, reduce revisions, and complete better work faster.,

The AI Mistake CEOs Are Making Right Now

Companies are treating AI as a technology decision when it is a workforce decision. ,

From

Why the Pope wants to disarm AI

Over 100 years ago, Pope Leo XIII wrote a seminal letter encouraging workers to unionize in the face of industrialization. The current Pope Leo XIV in his seminal letter warned of an economic disruption from today that threatens workers - Artificial Intelligence.

China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022

Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.

American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models

AI is a fast-growing business expense. Some companies are cutting costs by switching to cheaper Chinese AI models.

Building things and breaking things in China (Summer School World Tour)

China’s turbocharged growth may have made it rich, but now it has to deal with rich country problems.

World Tour 2: Building things and breaking things in China

China’s turbocharged growth may have made it rich, but now it has to deal with rich country problems.

Less oil, more soybeans, and car junk fees

Many Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates are diversifying away from oil, but how do you actually measure that? After China resumed buying American soybeans, what are farmers doing now? And is your neighbor paying less for their car than you? Today on the show, we explore YOUR listener questions.

Homelessness is more common than you think.

Who counts as homeless in America?