Michael Cohn, editor-in-chief of AccountingToday.com, has been covering business and technology for a variety of publications since 1985. Prior to joining Accounting Today and WebCPA, he worked for Red Herring, Internet World, Beyond Computing, Accounting Technology and PC Magazine, and freelanced for a variety of other business publications. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, he studied accounting at the Wharton School of Business, and currently lives in New York City.
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The IRS posted guidance just in the nick of time for some taxpayers on the treatment of research and experimentation expenses under the new tax law.
By Michael CohnAugust 29 -
The Internal Revenue Service has provided guidance on how to deal with the restoration of full expensing of research and development costs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
By Michael CohnAugust 28 -
The Top 50 Firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, is adding an energy consulting firm based in Austin.
By Michael CohnAugust 28 -
As new tariff rates kick in for imports after months of delays and reverses, accounting and finance professionals are trying to assess the complexities.
By Michael CohnAugust 28 -
Even though the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made substantial changes in the Tax Code, one area where that may not be seen so much is in terms of simplification.
By Michael CohnAugust 27 -
Government contractors are feeling the revenue effects of executive orders from the Trump administration and cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency.
By Michael CohnAugust 27 -
The overwhelming majority of organizations are finding themselves victims of fraud attempts, in many cases on a weekly basis, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnAugust 27 -
Crete Professionals Alliance, based in Tampa, Florida, has added a San Diego, California-based provider of valuation and financial advisory services.
By Michael CohnAugust 27 -
The Internal Revenue Service has released a draft version of the 2026 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, with new fields for the exemptions on tips and overtime.
By Michael CohnAugust 26 -
CFOs and corporate controllers aren't as concerned anymore about accountant shortages and are dialing back their hiring plans.
By Michael CohnAugust 26 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors expressed its opposition to efforts to slash the funding of the Government Accountability Office nearly in half.
By Michael CohnAugust 25 -
The total effective tax rate for the 400 wealthiest Americans was lower than the general population, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnAugust 25 -
One of Accounting Today's fastest-growing firms has recently relaunched its website and brand.
By Michael CohnAugust 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly reversing course on some of its wide-ranging job cuts after realizing they reduced the staff too drastically.
By Michael CohnAugust 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued answers to frequently asked questions about the soon-to-expire tax credits for solar and wind power and electric vehicles.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
The IRS is asking the public to weigh in on free tax filing options for an upcoming congressional report, amid worries about the likely demise of Direct File.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
The International Accounting Standards Board issued a set of amendments to IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
80% of accounting and tax firms plan to raise their fees next year, with many shifting from hourly billing to value-based pricing.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury intend to issue proposed regulations involving the transfer of United States real property interests.
By Michael CohnAugust 20 -
The government could collect up to $1.5 billion more in tax revenue over five years if pipe tobacco and roll-your-own tobacco were taxed the same as cigarettes.
By Michael CohnAugust 20



















