Tax Brief · Built for CPA firms
The tax alerts you actually need, delivered once at 9 AM ET.
We monitor 20 trusted sources — IRS, Federal Register, state agencies, and industry publications — then use AI to classify, summarize, and deliver one actionable briefing at 9 AM ET.
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Tracked sources
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Topics curated
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Articles this week
How Tax Brief works
Ingest trusted sources
We poll IRS (newsroom, statements, forms), Federal Register, state agencies, DOL WHD, and industry publications every 4 hours.
AI-powered classification
GPT-4o classifies each article by priority, category, and who it affects — with keyword fallback.
One actionable digest
Get a 9 AM ET briefing with "Bottom Line" summaries, deadlines, and calendar links. No fluff.
Features
More than just headlines
Every article comes with context that helps you take action faster.
Smart Categories
Articles sorted into Action Required, Heads Up, FYI, or Background — so you know what needs attention.
Bottom Line Summaries
Every article includes a 1-2 sentence "So What?" summary — what changed, who's affected, what to do.
Deadline Detection
We extract deadlines and let you add them to your calendar with one click.
Practice Area Tags
See at a glance if an update affects 1040, 1065, 1120-S, payroll, or state returns.
Topics
11 curated channels
Pick up to six. We handle the filters and dedupe across every source.
Form 1040 Updates
PopularIndividual filing changes, inflation adjustments, and instructions.
General Tax Updates
PopularLegislation, policy proposals, and broad industry news.
IRS Guidance
PopularRevenue rulings, notices, tax tips, and compliance updates.
State Tax Law
PopularDepartment of revenue guidance and SALT considerations.
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1031 Exchanges
Like-kind exchange timelines, court cases, and structuring tips.
Business Deductions
Section 179, bonus depreciation, meals, travel, and fringe rules.
IRS Enforcement
Audits, collections, notices, and tax court enforcement actions.
Payroll & Employment
Payroll tax deposits, Form 941 changes, and employment tax relief.
SALT Cap Changes
Updates on SALT cap workarounds and passthrough elections.
Tax Credits
Energy credits, R&D, hiring incentives, and clean vehicle rules.
Tax Fraud & Enforcement
Criminal cases, fraud schemes, and enforcement actions.
Transparency
We cite every source in the email
Federal agencies, industry journals, professional orgs, and state tax departments. Nothing scraped from social media or rumors.
Federal
6 sourcesDOL Wage & Hour Division
Wage and Hour Division enforcement news and policy updates.
Federal Register (IRS)
Latest IRS rules, notices, and announcements from the Federal Register.
IRS Disaster Relief
Tax relief announcements for disaster declarations.
IRS Draft Forms
Draft versions of upcoming IRS forms and instructions.
IRS Fact Sheets
IRS fact sheets that summarize key filing requirements and reminders.
IRS Newswire
Official IRS news releases, notices, and compliance updates.
See all sources (21 total)
Federal
10 sourcesDOL Wage & Hour Division
Wage and Hour Division enforcement news and policy updates.
Federal Register (IRS)
Latest IRS rules, notices, and announcements from the Federal Register.
IRS Disaster Relief
Tax relief announcements for disaster declarations.
IRS Draft Forms
Draft versions of upcoming IRS forms and instructions.
IRS Fact Sheets
IRS fact sheets that summarize key filing requirements and reminders.
IRS Newswire
Official IRS news releases, notices, and compliance updates.
IRS Post-Release Form Changes
Post-release changes and instructions updates for IRS forms.
IRS Statements & Announcements
Official statements and announcements from IRS leadership.
IRS Tax Pro Updates
IRS news specifically for tax professionals and CPAs.
IRS Tax Tips
Short tips for preparers and taxpayers during filing season.
State
3 sourcesCalifornia Franchise Tax Board
California income tax notices, forms, and legislative updates.
New York Department of Taxation & Finance
New York state tax bulletins, forms, and policy releases.
Texas Comptroller
Sales tax, franchise tax, and property tax notices for Texas.
Industry
4 sourcesAccounting Today
Breaking accounting and tax news for firm leaders.
CPA Practice Advisor
Technology and workflow coverage for tax and accounting teams.
Journal of Accountancy
AICPA publication with coverage across accounting and tax.
The Tax Adviser
In-depth tax planning and compliance coverage from the AICPA.
Professional
1 sourcesSpecialty
3 sourcesCurrent Federal Tax Developments
In-depth analysis of federal tax cases, IRS guidance, and tax law developments for CPAs.
Federal Tax Updates Podcast
Bi-weekly audio summaries for preparers and advisors.
Tax Foundation
Tax policy research, charts, and bill tracking.
Live Feed
Recent headlines
Real articles from our latest digest — see how we classify and summarize.
Texas Comptroller
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CPA Practice Advisor
🔴 ActionFASB Names New Members to Its Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee
💡 FASB Names New Members to Its Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee. General industry update.
CPA Practice Advisor
🟠 Heads UpIRS Posts Interim Rules on Permanent 100% Additional First-Year Depreciation Deduction
💡 IRS Posts Interim Rules on Permanent 100% Additional First-Year Depreciation .... Review and take action if applicable to your clients.
Current Federal Tax Developments
🟠 Heads UpStatutory Construction of Section 168(k) Amendments Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and IRS Notice 2026-11
💡 Statutory Construction of Section 168(k) Amendments Under the One, Big, Beaut.... Review and take action if applicable to your clients.
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Federal Tax Updates Podcast
🟠 Heads Up2026 Tax Season Kickoff: Big Beautiful Bill and Building a Better Firm
💡 2026 Tax Season Kickoff: Big Beautiful Bill and Building a Better Firm. Review and take action if applicable to your clients.
IRS Post-Release Form Changes
🟠 Heads UpE-Filing Tax Year 2025 Returns That Include Form 4136
💡 E-Filing Tax Year 2025 Returns That Include Form 4136. Review and take action if applicable to your clients.
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Daily digests hit inboxes at 9:00 AM ET. Weekly wrap-ups land on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM ET.
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Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link tied to your secure token. We immediately stop all mail on bounce/complaints.
How does the AI classification work?
GPT-4o analyzes each article to determine priority (Action Required, Heads Up, FYI), extracts deadlines, and generates a "Bottom Line" summary. If AI fails, we fall back to keyword classification for reliability.
What makes this different from other tax newsletters?
We don't just send links. Every article includes who it affects (1040, 1065, etc.), a "Bottom Line" summary, deadline extraction, and one-click calendar integration.
Do you cover state taxes?
Yes! We monitor California FTB, New York DTF, Texas Comptroller, and more. Articles are tagged by state relevance.
Is this just for CPAs?
Built for CPAs, EAs, tax attorneys, and accounting firm owners. Anyone who needs to stay current on tax law.
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