Accounting June 28, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards highlight technologies that are shaping the profession and small businesses through increased collaboration and productivity.
Payroll March 12, 2025
More Than 1 in 3 Americans Have Faced a Financial Scam or Fraud in the Past Year, Survey Finds
The latest Bankrate Financial Fraud Survey reveals that about 1 in 3 U.S. adults (34%) have experienced financial fraud or a scam in the past 12 months, since January 2024. Among them, nearly 2 in 5 (37%) lost money.
Payroll March 12, 2025
8 Reasons Why You Might Want to Delay Retirement
While life doesn’t always go according to plan, would-be retirees can make the best of a delayed retirement timeline—and may even find that putting it off for a few years is a good idea.
Small Business March 11, 2025
Small Businesses Pushing for Tax Simplification to Help Them Meet Their Goals in 2025, Survey Finds
U.S. small businesses are planning for 2025 to be a year of growth and optimism—and they're urging Congress and the Trump administration to prioritize tax reform, address inflation, enhance workforce development, cut regulatory red tape, and increase access to capital, according to a new survey from Goldman Sachs.
Taxes March 7, 2025
Michigan Businessman Found Guilty of Employment Tax Crimes
A federal jury convicted a Michigan businessman on March 5, 2025, for not paying employment taxes and not filing his own individual income tax returns.
Payroll March 6, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall, Allaying Concerns About Labor Market
Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week and returned to muted levels seen at the start of the year, offering some relief after other reports pointed to worsening labor-market conditions.
IRS March 5, 2025
IRS Workforce Could Be Slashed By Half, Reports Say
At the behest of the White House, the IRS is reportedly planning to cut its staff by as much as 50% as the Trump administration continues its mission to shrink the size of the federal workforce.
Payroll March 5, 2025
Supreme Court Says Trump Can’t Freeze USAID Funds for Completed Projects
The exact effect of the Supreme Court action remains to be seen, given the administration’s broad resistance to foreign aid, even in the face of court orders.
Payroll March 5, 2025
NATP Offers Job Resource For Tax Pros Affected By IRS Layoffs
The National Association of Tax Professionals said it's trying to bridge the gap between recently displaced IRS workers and tax and accounting firms in need of skilled professionals.
Payroll March 5, 2025
As Federal Layoffs Plunge Workers Into a Tough Labor Market, Here’s How to Prepare For the Worst
With low confidence in their careers and a significant number of Americans concerned about their financial situation in case of a job loss, it’s more important than ever for all workers to prepare financially for the future.
Payroll March 5, 2025
5 Ways to Know if Unretirement is Right For You
Unretirement means you don’t have to stay retired. With the rising cost of what seems like everything, you might be forced back to work even if you were comfortable in retirement.
Payroll March 4, 2025
Elon Musk Calls Social Security ‘the Biggest Ponzi Scheme of All Time’
During an appearance on comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast last week, Musk criticized Social Security benefits, which are received by an estimated 72.5 million Americans.
Payroll March 3, 2025
Federal Reserve Expects Tariffs to Raise Consumer Prices
The proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and other U.S. trading partners could raise prices for consumers on everyday items by up to 2.6%, according to a study released Friday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.