Payroll April 14, 2025
Top 5 Challenges Facing Entry-Level Professionals
In a survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. employees conducted by Robert Half, respondents revealed some common challenges they encountered early in their careers.
Taxes April 14, 2025
All of Tennessee Qualifies for IRS Disaster Tax Relief After Severe Storms
As a result of the severe storms, which included tornados and flooding, that began on April 2, taxpayers now have until Nov. 3 to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
IRS April 11, 2025
IRS Probationary Employees Told Not to Come Back to Work on April 14 After All
Thousands of newer IRS workers—told to return to their jobs on April 14 after being laid off by the Trump administration in February but reinstated and put on paid administrative leave in March—will remain on leave after two court decisions this week paused plans to bring them back to the office.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 11, 2025
Sounds Like Baker Tilly and Moss Adams Are Getting Hitched
The top 15 accounting firms have begun the process of matrimony, as the two entities are reportedly in talks to form a combined firm with annual revenue of $3 billion.
Taxes April 10, 2025
IRS Could Lose Billions in Revenue Due to Fewer Unauthorized Immigrants Paying Taxes
The IRS is at risk of losing an estimated $313.3 billion in revenue over the next 10 years as undocumented immigrants could become less likely to file taxes if they fear their tax information could be used to deport them.
Taxes April 10, 2025
What is the Average Tax Refund Amount in Your State?
The average federal tax refund amount varies widely across states, with the highest refunds for taxpayers located in parts of the South and Mountain West, according to a new analysis from Upgraded Points.
Payroll April 10, 2025
Workplace Hostility Reaches a Boiling Point
Toxic behaviors are increasingly eroding workplace culture, with 30% of employed U.S. job seekers reporting employees are more confrontational than they were three years ago, a new survey reveals.
Taxes April 9, 2025
Americans Who Say Their Taxes Are ‘Fair’ Reaches Near Record Low, Gallup Finds
More Americans believe what they pay in federal income taxes to the IRS is unfair, as tax fairness nearly reaches an all-time low, according to a new Gallup poll.
IRS April 9, 2025
Acting IRS Chief to Leave After Agency Makes Immigrant Tax Data-Sharing Deal with DHS
Melanie Krause, who took over as acting IRS commissioner in February, is stepping down after the agency reached an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to share the data of immigrants in the U.S. illegally to assist with immigration enforcement.
Taxes April 8, 2025
Republicans Float Idea of a Top Tax Rate of 40% for Millionaires
Republicans are reportedly mulling the idea of creating a new top tax rate that would be around 39% to 40% as a way to offset some of the costs of their tax package.
Taxes April 8, 2025
How Much Do the Top 1% Pay in Taxes in Each State?
The total income tax for the top 1% is more than $50 billion in four states, according to a GOBankingRates report—California ($122 billion), Florida ($96 billion), Texas ($81 billion), and New York ($79 billion).
IRS April 7, 2025
IRS Workers Get Final Chance to Take Deferred Resignation Offer
IRS employees who didn't accept the Trump administration's buyout offer earlier this year are being given one more chance to take the offer as more job cuts loom at the tax agency.
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