As technology advances and cyber threats continue to expand, the expectations placed on tax professionals will remain high. The law is clear, the penalties are significant, and the obligation to safeguard taxpayer information is more essential than ever.

As small practices and solo preparers face increasing cyber risk, section 7216 has taken on new urgency.

Millennial and Gen-X investors - the demographic now inheriting the largest wealth transfer in history - are demanding transparency. They want portfolios that align with values but still outperform benchmarks. That alignment is no longer a dream; it’s data-backed.

Regulatory gaps in business formation laws and Incfile’s high-volume approach have made it possible for bad actors to abuse the system. In fact, Incfile’s name change to Bizee followed a flood of customer complaints and negative press, hinting at deeper issues than a simple rebranding can solve.

America is at a financial crossroads. Our national debt has soared past $36 trillion , and the total debt-to-GDP ratio  now exceeds 133%  [1]. That means we owe more than our nation produces in a full year. It's not just a policy problem, it's a taxpayer reality. The likelihood of future tax hikes is no longer a question of if , but when . The ripple effect? If you're not intentional about how your money grows and  how it’s taxed, you could lose a significant portion of your

Building a successful enterprise has always required intelligence, creativity, and tenacity. In 2025 those traits remain critical, but the business landscape has shifted dramatically. Technological innovations, changing consumer values, geopolitical turbulence, and the aftershocks of a pandemic have created new opportunities and new risks. W3 Magazine’s Wisdom category explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, and financial literacy to help you mak