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.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.
Payroll January 20, 2025
Data Breach Exposes 61,000 Texans After State Employees Improperly Access Info
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Friday morning that a privacy breach at the agency has exposed the personal information of at least 61,000 Texans, opening them up to potential fraud.
Payroll January 20, 2025
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck — Who is the Better Forecaster?
There are several famous groundhog prognosticators, but only two have records worth talking about. And, as the stats point out, both have made drastically different decisions over the years.
Payroll January 20, 2025
‘Help U.S. Retire’ Advocacy Campaign Mobilizes 120 Million Americans to Protect Retirement Savings
The promotions are designed to drive investors, policymakers, and industry professionals to the campaign website, HelpUSRetire.org, where they can find research about ...
Payroll January 19, 2025
Uber Sues Colorado Over New Laws, Say Pricing Transparency for Drivers Violates its Free Speech Rights
Uber alleges in a new lawsuit that two Colorado laws aiming to improve transparency for delivery and ride-hailing app drivers will violate its right to free speech.
Payroll January 18, 2025
Should You Actively Trade in a Roth IRA?
Day trading in a Roth IRA is perfectly legal, but it may not be financially wise.
Taxes January 17, 2025
Sens. Rosen, Cruz Re-Introduce Bipartisan ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill
During the election cycle, President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise to eliminate taxes on tips—a policy he first introduced during a rally in Las Vegas.
Taxes January 17, 2025
Reconciliation Debate to Test ‘Tax Cuts for the Rich’ Narrative
Washington is poised once again to return to united Republican control, and the GOP is preparing to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act paired with deep cuts to federal programs that lower-income households rely on, such as Medicaid.
Benefits January 16, 2025
Medicaid Faces ‘Reset Moment’ Under Trump
It's not certain that major changes to such a keystone program can be accomplished in a single congressional year, but some form of cuts appears to be a pretty safe bet at this point.
Payroll January 15, 2025
7 Ways Gen Xers Can Turbocharge Retirement Savings Before It’s Too Late
The first edge of Gen X, which ranges in age from 44 to 59, is on the cusp of retirement, and they still have time and a handful of strategies to significantly improve their savings and retirement.
Payroll January 15, 2025
Only 24% of Workers Confident They Have Skills Needed for Advancement
Employers that invest in continued learning and on-the-job development stand to reap bottom-line benefits that go beyond having a well-prepared workforce.
Taxes January 14, 2025
IRS and Treasury Department Propose Regs on New Roth Catch-Up Rule, 401(k) Auto Enrollment
The proposed regulations address several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions, including ones aimed at the new Roth IRA catch-up rule and the new automatic enrollment requirement for 401(k) and 403(b) plans.