Payroll July 30, 2025
U.S. Small Business Job Growth Remains Stable in July
Job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees is holding steady, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for July.
Payroll July 30, 2025
U.S. Economic Growth Has Slowed in 2025
U.S. economic growth moderated through the first half of the year as consumers tempered their spending after a late-2024 splurge and companies adjusted to frequently shifting trade policy.
Payroll July 30, 2025
Despite Inflation Being Less Impactful, 1 in 3 Back-to-School Shoppers Are Making Changes to Save
Inflation continues to plague back-to-school shoppers, but less so than in years past, according to a new Bankrate survey, perhaps indicating Americans have become more accustomed to paying higher prices.
Small Business July 30, 2025
A Section 1202 Walkthrough: The Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion
A further benefit of owning QSBS is that a taxpayer who sellers QSBS can make a Section 1045 election to roll proceeds tax-free into other QSBS investments.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Lili Unveils BusinessBuild Program to Help Small Businesses Build Their Credit Profile
Lili announced on July 30 the launch of the Lili BusinessBuild Program, a credit-building solution that helps entrepreneurs build and monitor their business credit profile directly from their Lili account.
Taxes July 29, 2025
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Expand Tax Credits for Businesses Hiring Student Veterans
The legislation would incentivize businesses to hire student veterans through an expansion of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Technology July 29, 2025
Smart Clerk Releases AI Bookkeeping Tool for SMBs
AI-enabled software provider Smart Clerk on July 29 launched its AI-powered bookkeeping tool designed to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses.
Payroll July 29, 2025
Your Boss Can Fire You For These Off-Duty Social Media Posts, Legal Expert Warns
A law firm CEO explains how at-will employment laws allow companies to terminate workers for off-duty social media activity that conflicts with their values.
Small Business July 28, 2025
More Americans Will Rely on Debt and Pay Later Plans this Holiday Season, Shows Survey
Nearly half (47%) of respondents anticipate spending the most on holiday purchases in 2025 with Amazon, other big box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. (32%), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25%), and 18% with small businesses.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill in the Senate to Boost Retirement Security Through Employee Ownership
The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 would encourage S corporation business owners to form Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Accounting July 25, 2025
More than One-Third of Americans Have Experienced Fraud Attempts After a Disaster
The AICPA’s forensic and valuation services offers tips to help those impacted by a disaster avoid becoming further victimized by bad actors.
Small Business July 25, 2025
Some Small Business Owners Sweating Impact Trump Tax Law Will Have on Their Bottom Line
Business owners have shared concerns about cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs, while the U.S. Chamber has praised the new law as pro-growth.