barometer: firms brace for a tough tax season

busy season 2026 clouded by regulatory shifts and client pressures.

ready or not: less than half are ahead of last year’s preparation for tax season 2026. on the front lines: clockwise from top left, cicero, saul, krueger

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

fewer than half of accounting firm leaders report entering the 2026 busy season in better shape than a year ago, according to the new 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 busy season barometer.

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the readiness gap, evident across firm sizes and specialties, sets the tone for a season overshadowed by heightened concerns about tax law changes and mounting pressure on margins.