Retirement September 30, 2026
History of Social Security COLAs
The predicted 2027 cost-of-living adjustment of 3.5% would rank 19th among the increases implemented since 1977, the first year Social Security began calculating the annual boost.
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of CPASites
CPAsites CPAsites.com From the 2020 reviews of website builders for accounting firms. CPAsites offers complete, custom website design and setup. Suitable for firms of any size, CPAsites offers four subscription levels to choose from including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. All CPAsites websites are created from scratch, with no templates ever used in the website...…
December 21, 2020
Congress Agrees on New Coronavirus Stimulus; $600 Payments to Most Americans
The plan would provide direct payments of $600 to most Americans and $300 per week in enhanced unemployment benefits through March, according to lawmakers and aides. Expiring programs for gig workers and the long-term unemployed also would continue.
December 19, 2020
Will There Be More Covid Stimulus Payments? And When?
Congress may be on the verge of passing a second relief package, which could mean $600 stimulus checks, plus supplemental $300-a-week federal unemployment benefits if you're not working, and deferred student loan payments until April 2021.
December 17, 2020
AICPA News: December 2020
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements by the association.
December 16, 2020
Tax Planning for Year-End 2020
Traditional year-end tax planning in a normal year would include postponing income into the following year combined with accelerating deductions into the current year. With the current TCJA itemized standard deduction amounts, a bunching strategy for ...
December 16, 2020
Small Business Optimism Persists, Despite the Pandemic
Businesses and consumers alike are finding ways to adapt and stay resilient during these unprecedented times. Though recovery may take time, a new report confirms the strength of entrepreneurialism and grit of small business owners, who remain ...
December 16, 2020
Zenefits Launches Online Healthcare Shopping for Small Businesses
The Zenefits benefits shopping experience helps to level the playing field for small businesses and their people, who have been unfairly disadvantaged on cost per employee health insurance compared to large companies.
December 14, 2020
VoIP for CPAs: How it Works & Why it Matters
Industries like sales, marketing and customer support are already using VoIP phone systems to make their work and lives easier. There’s an opportunity for workers in other industries to get on board as well – accounting firms especially. What is VoIP and How Does it Work? In the era of COVID, a cloud based communication...…
December 11, 2020
Finding Growth Opportunities in Challenging Times – Increasing Client Interest in New Services
,” which identified the services clients most valued from their accountants. The report was based on survey responses of more than 650 accountants and business professionals across the country. Growing as an accounting firm requires identifying and understanding the services your client base most wants and needs. Among small businesses, the biggest pain points consistently...…
December 10, 2020
Invoiced Releases Invoiced ERP Connect for Integrating With Accounts Receivable Cloud
The new Invoiced ERP Connect software provides a no-compromise solution to the challenge of connecting on-premise systems with Invoiced’s category-leading cloud-based solution for A/R automation.
December 10, 2020
New Online Payments System Launches for Accounting Firms
Consumer preferences are to pay by credit card, and online invoices are frequently paid within 24 hours. This rapid access to funding is critical for professionals that are seeing an increased volume of unpaid bills from clients. BQE CORE’s business ...
December 10, 2020
Paychex Introduces a Pooled Employer Plan Retirement Savings Option
Paychex, Inc. will be among the first in the retirement industry to sponsor and maintain a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) to help businesses nationwide provide a cost-effective retirement plan option for their eligible employees.