Michael Cohn

Editor-in-chief, AccountingToday.com

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.

Tax audits

IRS audit rate is declining, again

The agency processed more of every major type of form during FY 2018 than during the prior year, with the exception of estate tax returns.

By Michael Cohn

May 22
Financial planning

Blucora deal to benefit 1st Global advisors, firm president says

The IBD's advisors can expect new technology and product offerings, says David Knoch.

By Michael Cohn

April 4
Tax relief

New tax relief for clients who underwithheld

The Treasury and IRS are lowering the withholding underpayment threshold to 80%.

By Michael Cohn

March 26
Donor-advised funds

Donor-advised fund grants soar to record as new tax law speeds donations

Advisors take note: DAFs remain the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle.

By Michael Cohn

November 16
Navigating charitable planning after the new tax law

The doubling of the standard deduction will provide less incentive to itemize deductions.

Sponsored by Nationwide Advisory Solutions
What if checking a portfolio’s tax efficiency was as simple as checking a FICO score?

Using this technology, a tax professional can look at clients' effective tax rate for income along with long-term capital gains.

Sponsored by Nationwide Advisory Solutions
Retirement planning

AICPA adds financial planning certificate program

The program will give CPAs a new way to gain the institute's PFS credential — as well as provide other educational opportunities for non-CPAs.

By Michael Cohn

June 13
Tax planning

The most important skill for financial advisors, according to clients

There are three top specialties that survey takers said they want when choosing a new financial planner, with one clear winner.

By Michael Cohn

May 17
Financial planning

HD Vest CEO's quest to convert more tax pros into financial advisors

CPAs and enrolled agents who added planning services generated an average of $1.7 million in incremental revenue over five years, a survey shows.

By Michael Cohn

May 4
Tax planning

Can checking a portfolio’s tax efficiency be as easy as checking a credit score?

LifeYield makes it proprietary Taxficient Score available to individual advisors.

By Michael Cohn

April 2