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IRS issues proposed rules on clean fuel tax credit
February 10, 2026
The IRS and Treasury recently released proposed regulations on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
AICPA supports Accounting STEM Pursuit Act legislation
February 09, 2026
The AICPA has expressed support for the newly introduced Accounting STEM Pursuit Act, which would establish the accounting profession as a STEM career pathway.
New AICPA initiative targets gaps in early-career readiness
February 06, 2026
The AICPA’s new Profession Ready Initiative aims to help early-career CPAs develop the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.
IRS updates simple payment plans for businesses
February 05, 2026
The IRS recently updated its qualifications for Simple Payment Plans, previously known as streamlined installment agreements, to now include business taxpayers.
Education Department clarifies ‘professional degree’ definition
February 04, 2026
A recent notice of proposed rulemaking clarified the Department of Education’s proposed definition of professional degrees for the purposes of graduate student loan limits.
WICPA members invited to participate in DOR website survey
February 02, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is interested in feedback from WICPA members about its website.
DOR releases January 2026 tax bulletin
January 31, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue's (DOR's) January 2026 tax bulletin outlines a new tax law, income and franchise tax updates, and sales and use tax updates.
IRS extends SECURE 2.0 amendment deadline for IRAs, other retirement plans
January 31, 2026
The IRS extended the deadline for SECURE 2.0-related amendments to IRAs, SEPs and SIMPLE IRAs to Dec. 31, 2027.
Gov. Evers proclaims November 2025 as Accounting Careers Month
October 25, 2025
The WICPA is pleased to announce that Gov. Tony Evers and the state of Wisconsin have designated November 2025 as Accounting Careers Month in Wisconsin.
WICPA expresses concerns with DOR on QCD billings
October 21, 2025
WICPA President & CEO Tammy Hofstede recently met with representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to express concerns with DOR's 1099-R billing project and the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) issue.
Wisconsin DECA seeks judges for 2025 state conference
December 01, 2024
The Wisconsin DECA is now accepting volunteers to help judge students at the State Career Development Conference on Monday, Feb. 24, and/or Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Lake Geneva.
Gov. Evers proclaims April as Financial Literacy Month
April 01, 2022
Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of April as Financial Literacy and Capability Month in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced Friday, April 1.