A month of r/CFO threads reveals more people asking how to become a fractional CFO than how to hire one. Here's what the answers actually said, plus 2026 pricing benchmarks.
Canada's counter-tariffs hit $27.6B of U.S. goods on Sept. 8, 2026. Remission carries over, goods in transit are exempt — but you have to claim at entry, not later.
IRS Fact Sheet 2026-14 sets the Section 163(j) small business exemption at $32 million for 2026. The rolling three-year test means you can move in and out of it.
ISM's August 2026 PMI fell to 54.6% as new orders dropped 3 points — but the Prices Index held at 71.1%. What that squeeze means for small business.
The first Form 1099-DA reports gross proceeds only. Businesses that accept or hold crypto need their own basis records before December 31.
The IRS added digital notices, CP575 EIN verification, and installment and Offer in Compromise payments to Business Tax Account on August 6, 2026.
TIGTA says IRS exam revenue dropped 35% and audit staffing fell 27% in fiscal 2025. Here's why weaker enforcement doesn't lower your recordkeeping risk.
Ottawa released the product-level counter-tariff schedule — 700+ lines across three rate tiers, effective 12:01 a.m. September 8, 2026.
BEA's second estimate holds Q2 GDP at 1.5% while corporate profits surge and PCE inflation is revised up to 5.3%. What it means for your margins.
The IRS will shut off the FIRE e-filing system Nov. 19, 2026. Every information-return filer must move to IRIS and get a new TCC first.
Buying a business for under $1 million? Learn which legal, financial, tax, insurance, financing, and operational specialists belong on a right-sized acquisition deal team.
IRS Q4 2026 interest rates hold at 7% on underpayments. With the Sept. 15 estimated tax deadline near, here's what shorting a payment really costs.
The new IRS Tax Compliance Report (Letter 6574 for businesses) proves you're filed and paid up — without disclosing income. Here's how to use it.
Talks collapsed. 50% Section 338 duties hit ~$20B of Canadian goods Aug 22, and Canada answers Sept 8 on steel, dairy, appliances and more.
Intuit's Small Business Index shows firms with 1-9 employees cut 14,400 jobs in July 2026, down 0.11%. What the smallest-employer data means for your payroll.