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.
April 20, 2020
SSA, SSI, VA & Railroad Retirement Recipients Must Act by Wednesday to Add Children to Coronavirus Stimulus Payment
Their $1,200 payments will be issued soon and, in order to add the $500 per eligible child amount to these payments, the IRS needs the dependent information before the payments are issued. Otherwise, their payment at this time will be $1,200 and, by law,
April 20, 2020
Working Capital: A Lifeline for Small Business Owners During a Crisis
With more than 30 million small businesses serving as the backbone of the American economy, it’s critical for owners to make financial viability a top priority so they can get back to business as usual. Everyone has been affected by the coronavirus ...
April 18, 2020
Where’s My Coronavirus Stimulus Check? Here’s How to Track It
“Get My Payment” will show the projected date for when a deposit is scheduled, similar to the “Where’s My Refund” tool many taxpayers have previously used.
April 17, 2020
VA Benefits Recipients Will Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Payments, No Action Required
Veterans and their beneficiaries who receive Compensation and Pension (C&P) benefit payments from VA will receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment with no further action needed on their part. Timing on the payments is still being determined.
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April 17, 2020
Three Ways to Select the Best Candidates Without In-Person Interviews
The interviewing process has become more complex of late; you may find your organization using more video interviews or going through most of this process virtually or remotely. There are distinct benefits of remote interviewing, especially on ...
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April 16, 2020
2020 Review of GMS Grant Management System
GMS Software Grants Management Systems www.gmsactg.com 800-933-3501 From the April 2020 reviews of nonprofit accounting systems. GMS Accounting and Financial Management/Reporting System is designed for nonprofits and public organizations that need a specialized accounting application to better manage contracts, funds, and grants. GMS is designed to be deployed on-premise, although there are specifications available to...…
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Cash flow has always been a common pain point for small business owners and is top of mind now more than ever. For the first time, QuickBooks Cash Flow provides a platform where business owners and accountants can see and manage their clients’ entire ...
April 15, 2020
SSI Recipients will Receive Automatic Coronavirus Stimulus Check, No Action Needed, Says IRS
SSI recipients will receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment with no further action needed on their part. The IRS projects the payments for this group will go out no later than early May.
April 15, 2020
Most State Unemployment Websites Crashing, Or Fail Mobile and Accessibility Tests
Overall, unemployment website crashes have been reported in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, ...
April 15, 2020
Where’s My Coronavirus Stimulus Payment? IRS Launches Website to Track Payments
The IRS has unveiled the new Get My Payment with features to let taxpayers check on their Economic Impact Payment date and update direct deposit information.
April 15, 2020
What Taxpayers Can Do to Speed Up Coronavirus Stimulus Payments
The last few weeks have been extraordinarily challenging for most Americans, as many of us have been cloistered in our homes, told to shelter in place, and been urged to refrain from gathering with family or friends.
April 15, 2020
IRS Launches Website to Get and Track Coronavirus Stimulus Payments
Get My Payment also allows people a chance to provide their bank information. People who did not use direct deposit on their last tax return will be able to input information to receive the payment by direct deposit into their bank account, expediting ...