Payroll

November 18, 2019 

As rents continue to steadily rise across the U.S., about a quarter of rentersi say affording their rent payments is difficult or very difficult. To make ends meet, two-thirds of those renters make at least one financial sacrifice to afford their home, and half wouldn’t be able to afford an unexpected $1,000 expense, according to...…

November 15, 2019 

To ensure success in an environment where available accounting talent is limited, managers must move away from the idea of a new hire having a perfect resume. Instead, focus on identifying promising candidates who you can develop and who fit your ...

Paul McDonald

November 13, 2019 

In order to save money, more than 2 in 5 (41%) gift-givers are willing to resort to gift-giving taboos, including 38 million (16%) who would be willing to boycott the tradition altogether. Additionally, nearly one-quarter (24%) are willing to regift ...

November 11, 2019 

A growing economy has led to increased demand for accounting and finance professionals. Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show employment in the sector growing 6% from 2018 to 2028. This is good news for job seekers, but ...

November 11, 2019 

Forty-three percent of workers surveyed admitted they've lost interest in a position when the company wasn't willing to negotiate elements beyond salary.

November 6, 2019 

Taxpayers can deduct contributions to a traditional IRA if they meet certain conditions. If during the year either the taxpayer or his or her spouse was covered by a retirement plan at work, the deduction may be reduced, or phased out, until it is ...

November 5, 2019 

Are employees stressed out before they even arrive to the office? In a new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half, half of professionals (50%) said traveling to and from work is stressful.

November 1, 2019 

Among employers offering 401(k) retirement plans today, 90 percent automatically put employees’ money into a Target Date Fund (TDF). And according to a report from MarketWatch, as of 2018 more than half of all 401(k) accounts had fully 100 percent of ...

October 31, 2019 

The new service allows businesses to stay informed on every aspect of wage and hour compliance. It includes a comprehensive library of federal, state and local materials, a compliance help desk, and a community forum for crowd-sourcing opinions and ...

October 30, 2019 

The AICPA’s 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program is urging Americans to take this opportunity to carefully review their family’s financial situation and insurance options to pick out the best coverage plan for their household.

October 28, 2019 

Are coworkers literally making each other sick? In new research from global staffing firm Accountemps, 90% of professionals admitted they've at least sometimes come to the office with cold or flu symptoms.

October 24, 2019 

Many employers outsource to third-party payroll service providers some or all their payroll and related tax duties, such as tax withholding, reporting and making tax deposits. Third-party payroll service providers can help assure filing deadlines and ...