The IRS confirmed on 23 February that final regulations for required minimum distributions will now apply no earlier than six months after Federal Register publication. Until then, taxpayers must use good-faith interpretation of SECURE 2.0 statutory provisions.
Xero has integrated Melio's payment processing directly into its US platform, removing the need for separate banking portals. Existing customers must set up Melio by 31 March 2026 to maintain service.
Small business owners ignored December financials until February, then made decisions based on bank balances instead. Sound familiar? When 78% of non-employers pull under $50K annually and profitability turned negative in late 2025, unread P&Ls aren't just an annoyance. They're a business risk.
Intuit is forcing all US accounting firms off QuickBooks Online Accountant onto Intuit Accountant Suite by year-end. The Core tier is free, but AI features and Books Close cost $149/month. QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop users get a separate, pricier suite.
Financial therapists report clients with tens of millions who believe they're poor, and retirees terrified to spend despite solid balance sheets. It's not about the numbers. It's about perception disconnected from reality.
New survey data shows 44% of Gen Z workers had parents write or edit their CV, while 21% had parents contact employers directly. For accounting firms building graduate pipelines, parental involvement is now a recruitment variable worth planning for.
The US Supreme Court may rule on Trump's worldwide tariffs as early as Friday, ending a 100-day delay since oral arguments. Over $130 billion collected. Refund mechanisms unclear. CFOs have been filing protective claims.