Taxes November 9, 2026
IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Allow Business Client Payments
Tax professionals can now make certain payments on behalf of their business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS announced on Nov. 6.
June 12, 2013
Texas governor woos businesses in New York
Former GOP presidential hopeful and Texas Governor Rick Perry visits New York and neighboring Connecticut next week as he continues his high-profile search for gun, drug and financial companies willing to move to his state.
June 12, 2013
Survey: Businesses unprepared for cyber threats
CIOs are assuming more strategic roles based on evolving risks and opportunities
June 12, 2013
Jobs: In May, 1,700 Illinois workers given notice of possible layoff
More than 1,700 Illinois workers received notice in May that they could be laid off in the coming weeks, according to filings with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
June 12, 2013
U.S. House and Senate stop latest round of military base closures
A Senate panel on Tuesday approved legislation rejecting the Defense Department's request to close installations and facilities in the United States that are no longer needed as the military branches cut the number of troops in uniform.
June 12, 2013
Iowa enacts online sales tax law
Gov. Terry Branstad signed "e-fairness" legislation Tuesday designed to level the playing field for Iowa businesses by closing a loophole that allows out-of-state, online-only retailers to offer customers a purchase price without collecting the state's sales tax.
June 12, 2013
Study shows women-owned businesses thriving, face usual obstacles
Despite the difficult economic climate during the recent recession, women-owned businesses performed just as well as men-owned businesses during the period 2007 – 2010, and in many cases outperformed their peers.
June 12, 2013
Is this non-profit charity group a scam?
Peer through the window of Project Cure's headquarters in East Manatee, Florida, and you'll see a mattress and box spring leaning against a wall, an old chandelier on the ground and some Christmas tree bulbs high on a shelf. No office furniture was visible.
June 12, 2013
Survey: Employees paying more in health care costs
"Companies continue to look for ways to do this by adding and increasing plan deductibles, passing on more of the premium cost to employees and their families, tightening eligibility provisions, and greater emphasis on health and wellness," he said.
June 11, 2013
America’s accountants see country in post-recession, expect growth as new priority
Growth and Firm Development Planning Emerge as Key Priorities for CPA Firms, AICPA Survey Finds
June 11, 2013
Are most Americans tax cheats? Most who shop online probably are
Tax professionals know it. Most accounting professionals know it. When it comes to businesses, most follow at least the letter, if not the spirit, of the law. But most other Americans still don’t seem to understand that they are probably a tax cheat.
June 11, 2013
Pennsylvania unions not following political contribution rules
Despite a contract requiring unions representing Pennsylvania state workers to reimburse the state for deducting voluntary contributions to political action committees, no such payments have been made, according to a sworn affidavit obtained by the Tribune-Review.
June 11, 2013
U.S. sees job growth, but market still tough for young professionals
What stood out in the May report was the job market's continued sluggishness for young adults in the 20-24 age group. Their unemployment rate rose slightly to 13.2 percent from 13.1 percent and remained considerably higher than the national average.