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 1, 2024
More Workers Taking Mental Health Leave
This continues a years-long trend: ComPsych data shows that from 2017 to 2023, mental health related leaves of absence have increased a stunning 300%.
Payroll March 1, 2024
Update to State Unemployment Insurance Taxable Wage Chart for 2024
Payroll.org has compiled a new taxable wage chart for state unemployment insurance.
Payroll February 29, 2024
Gratitude is Better Than a Pay Raise for 55% of U.S. Workers, Survey Finds
A majority of employees would prefer personalized forms of appreciation over a bump in pay (52%) or a promotion (28%).
Firm Management February 28, 2024
It’s Time to Rethink Current Practices for CPA Firm Talent Management
The tips outlined in this article can help you modernize your talent management strategies so that your CPA firm can stand out as an employer of choice and become more strategic and proactive with its hiring and staffing practices.
Payroll February 28, 2024
Existing Home Sales Rose 3.1 Percent in January
The median existing-home price for all housing types in January was $379,100, an increase of 5.1% from one year ago ($360,800). All four U.S. regions posted price increases.
Payroll February 27, 2024
Study Says Current Lower Gas Prices Make Gas Cars Cheaper to Fuel Up than Electric Cars
With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economic to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.
Payroll February 27, 2024
Consumer Confidence Drops for First Time in Four Months
U.S. consumer confidence fell in February for the first time in four months as Americans’ views deteriorated about the outlook for the economy, the job market and financial conditions.
Payroll February 26, 2024
The 10 Most Common Words (and Misspelled Words) on Resumes
‘Responsible’ was found to be the most frequently used word, featuring in 5,146,386 resumes over the last six months.
Payroll February 22, 2024
Despite Dropping Degree Requirements on Job Ads, Many Firms Aren’t Changing How They Hire
Employers are warming up to the idea of degree-less candidates but aren't actually extending them offers, a study revealed.
Payroll February 29, 2024
Patriot Software to Host Webinar on 401(k) Benefits
Patriot Software and Vestwell have teamed up to host a free webinar to help you learn about key tax benefits available to small businesses that start a company retirement plan, 2024 changes, and which plans may be right for your clients.
Payroll February 16, 2024
Family Budget Calculator Shows Cost of Living in All U.S. Counties
San Francisco topped the list of most expensive metro areas, with a basic budget of $181,277 a year for a two-parent, two-child household.
Payroll February 14, 2024
80% of Employers Plan to Increase Investment in Workforce Development
The survey explored the key market factors that are shaping workforce investment decisions for U.S. businesses in the year ahead.