May 29, 2013
IRS watchdog says agency staff are misusing travel cards
Although the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) travel card program controls are generally effective, the agency needs to take more aggressive action to address card misuse.
May 29, 2013
Good news as 401(k) accounts nearly double over 4 years
Some Pre-Retirees’ Accounts Top $250,000, Nearly Doubling in Four Years BOSTON – There’s good news for Americans with 401(k) retirement accounts. With the rebound of the stock market from the lows of 2008-2009 recession, to record highs in 2013, those with market-based retirement accounts are seeing their retirement funds rebuild. In its most recent quarterly...…
May 29, 2013
Survey: Majority of SMBs don’t see ‘justification’ for increased hiring in 2013
One-fifth of SMBs reported that the Affordable Care Act will negatively influence their hiring decisions
May 29, 2013
Consumer Confidence Index reaches five-year high
The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index shows another increase, suggesting a healthier U.S. economy.
May 29, 2013
10th Annual Innovation Awards to be Announced Monday in L.A.
10th Annual Innovation Awards Recognize Top Tech for Financial Professionals
May 28, 2013
Survey: Natural disasters are major safety worry for small businesses
Less than half of small businesses said they are prepared for severe emergencies or that safety plans are communicated regularly.
May 28, 2013
Michigan Supreme Court justice sentenced to prison over real estate scam
There goes the judge... to prison. In a Michigan courtroom on Tuesday, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay $90,000 in restitution.
May 28, 2013
Denver economic growth strongest since 2008
With unemployment down and increasing business investments, the mayor of Denver, Colorado and the city's Office of Economic Development announced on Monday that the city's economy is strong and getting stronger.
May 27, 2013
Walmart Announces Plan to Hire 100,000 Veterans
Walmart says it will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within their first 12 months off active duty.
May 27, 2013
State honors “accounting cop”
Last week, Carrie Sumrall, a Special Agent with the Mississippi State Auditor's Office, asa recipient of the "Top Cop" award.
May 27, 2013
Enhancements to Beyond415 simplify use, improve filing system
Product enhancements support a highly simplified user interface and many other improvements for ultimate ease of use
May 23, 2013
‘Tax Free New York’ offers 10 years of zero sales, property & business taxes
New businesses would operate completely tax free for 10 years, including no income tax for employees, as well as no sales, property or business taxes.
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