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80% of software vendors to offer gen AI by 2026, up from 1% last year

Accounting Today

Gartner estimates that, by 2026, around 80% of independent software vendors will embed gen AI capabilities in enterprise applications, versus less than 1% in 2023.

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Colorado Set to Join IRS Direct File Program in 2026

CPA Practice

Beginning with tax year 2025—filing for which happens in early 2026—Coloradans will be able to use the IRS’s free Direct File program to submit their state and federal taxes online for free.

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A Crucial Window for Estate Planning: Preparing for 2026 Changes

CPA Practice

1, 2026, and—absent new legislation before then—will revert to approximately $7 million for individuals and $14 million for married couples, subject to inflation adjustments. million for individuals and $27.22 million for married couples). However, these exemption amounts are set to expire on Jan. million exemption for married couples.

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Transfer Minority Business Interests to Take Advantage of the Expanded Lifetime Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions Before 2026

Anders CPA

The looming sunset of the expanded lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will arrive on January 1, 2026. As of January 1, 2026, the current lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will be cut in half and adjusted for inflation. Key Takeaways: As of 2024, the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption stands at $13.61

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Nearly a Quarter of Office Space in the U.S. Will Be Empty by 2026

CPA Practice

office space will be vacant by early 2026, according to a new report from Moody’s and first reported by Bloomberg. By Sarah Lynch, Inc. TNS) The office is getting emptier—and will soon reflect the new world of work. Twenty-four percent of U.S. That’s up from the 19.8 percent reported in in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026

Patriot Software

Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program. The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. The upcoming MN paid family leave means employers and employees pay into a state fund.

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How Your Business Can Prepare For and Respond to an IRS Audit

RogerRossmeisl

By 2026, it plans to nearly triple its audit rates for large corporations with assets exceeding $250 million. Under these plans, partnerships with assets over $10 million will also see audit rates increase tenfold by 2026. The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses and high-income individuals.

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