Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS has released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions.
Accounting May 1, 2026
CFOs Who Implement Strategic AI Deployment Will Add 10 Margin Points of Growth
Cloud ERP remains the highest-performing technology across the finance technology landscape, with adoption up 7% year over year.
Payroll May 1, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 189,000, Lowest Since 1969
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Customers Are Taking Ikea to Federal Court to Demand Refunds for Tariff Price Hikes
Two customers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in Philadelphia against Ikea, asking a judge to order the Swedish company to refund customers for price increases that were in response to tariffs.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Gusto Unveils 75 New Features for Small Businesses
On the same day it announced hitting the milestone of 500,000 small business customers, Gusto said on April 23 that it has released nearly 75 product updates as part of its Spring Showcase.
Taxes April 30, 2026
NYC Comptroller: Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Fall Far Short of $500 Million Goal
Comptroller Mark Levine says the tax, which would place a surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more, could yield between $340 million and $380 million, much lower than the $500 million goal set by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 30, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Acquires Pennsylvania Firm
This is Platform’s second location in Pennsylvania and further expands its reach in the Northeast marketplace.
Accounting April 30, 2026
3 Things Accounting Firms Must Fix to Stop Losing Clients
Firms that retain clients all share a few simple habits, and the firms that lose clients tend to make the same preventable mistakes.
Accounting April 30, 2026
Controller Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $26M From Nevada Employer
Cynthia Marie Marabella pleaded guilty April 24 to embezzling over $26 million from her employer in a case tied to the kidnapping of the company owner and threats of harm to his family.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Ghost Jobs Still Haunting 67% of Job Seekers, Report Finds
A new Resume Genius survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers examines hiring frustrations, resume behavior, and AI concerns.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Beyond Cost-Cutting: How SMBs Can Turn Idle Cash Into a Passive Revenue Stream
Raj Bhaskar, CEO of embedded accounting solutions provider Tight and a small business finance expert, shares four strategies small businesses can use to put their cash to work.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Top Small Business Administration Official Addresses Economic Challenges During Texas Stop
Kelly Loeffler said federal support is strong for small business owners despite economic headwinds related to tariffs and high fuel prices. The head of a small business advocacy group, however, challenged that perspective.