Benefits

July 29, 2020 

As we head into August, when Congress is scheduled for a recess, lawmakers are poised to present another COVID-19 relief package to the president for his signature. But the Democratic-controlled House and the Senate Republicans still have to hash out ...

July 29, 2020 

Missed rent payments have grown -- 12.4% of renter households paid no rent during the first two weeks of July, up from 9.9% the previous year -- but by much less than might be expected given record levels of unemployment.

July 29, 2020 

Governors and lawmakers in at least eight states have used millions of federal coronavirus relief dollars to protect businesses from tax increases as unemployment skyrockets.

July 28, 2020 

The survey data indicates that being able to offer expert insights when it comes to finances will give firms the upper hand when it comes to implementing value pricing as it enables them to provide a better customer experience.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

July 27, 2020 

The National Retail Federation is applauding legislation introduced by Congress that would give small businesses new coronavirus pandemic assistance that could be used to pay expenses such as rent and taxes rather than just employee wages.

July 27, 2020 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for contactless and automated payment solutions to provide safe, secure experiences for conducting transactions has risen sharply. Along with the desire for greater personal security, many businesses are ...

July 27, 2020 

The signature-ready forgiveness application function is available to all Paychex Flex customers as part of their payroll service at no additional charge. It will also be available to customers of Oasis, a Paychex company, in the coming weeks.

July 23, 2020 

Instead of a payroll tax cut, the GOP will now back $1,200 checks for individuals who make up to $75,000 a year, exactly as in the March stimulus bill. Mnuchin said that would get money into the economy faster than cutting the payroll tax, which would ...

July 23, 2020 

For services provided on or after Jan. 1, 2020, and for plan years beginning on or before Dec. 31, 2021, high-deductible healthcare plans (HDHPs) with HSAs provide coverage for telehealth or other remote care services without a deductible or having to ...

July 23, 2020 

The primary factor driving the quarter-over-quarter financial satisfaction decline was a 246 percent (75 point) increase in underemployment. Rising underemployment hurts overall financial satisfaction.

July 23, 2020 

Even before the pandemic, states increasingly viewed unclaimed property as a key revenue driver and audit target. High-profile lawsuits between states and an ongoing case before the United States Supreme Court have also raised awareness.

July 20, 2020 

Top-scoring businesses on the index — those scoring 80% or higher — were also recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” This marks the second year in a row Grant Thornton has been named a best place to work for ...