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.
Payroll October 17, 2024
Unemployment Claims Drop After Increase Due to Storms
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell after jumping the previous week in Southeastern states affected by Hurricane Helene, and data will probably remain volatile in the coming weeks.
Payroll October 10, 2024
SSA Issues 2.5% COLA Increase For 2025
The Social Security Administration's cost of living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest increase recipients have received in years.
Payroll October 9, 2024
Private Assets in 401(k) Plans Pique Investors’ Interest
Over one-third of plan participants would allocate assets in private equity and private debt, a Schroders survey found.
IRS October 8, 2024
Treasury, IRS Issue Guidance on Long-Term, Part-Time Employees in 403(b) Plans
In addition, the Treasury Department and the IRS announced a delayed applicability date for related final 401(k) regulations.
Taxes October 8, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Provides Insights Into 2024 Natural Disaster Tax Relief Options
Crucial tax relief opportunities may be available to those affected by recent natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene.
Taxes October 8, 2024
An Opportunity to Get Opportunity Zones Right
Known to benefit real estate developers, here’s how to redeploy these tax incentives to grow new businesses and boost employment.
Human Resources September 24, 2024
Here Are the Biggest Gripes HR Hears From Employees
A new survey from human capital management technology provider isolved reveals some of the top complaints HR deals with.
Payroll September 23, 2024
Opinion: Make Social Security the Model to Fix the Minimum Wage
One of the few things Democrats and Republicans agree on these days is that it’s past time to raise the federal minimum wage.
Payroll September 19, 2024
73% of Employees Want More Education on Company Benefits
HR managers say they spend 12 hours on average, or more than one-fourth of their week, on payroll and benefit-related administrative tasks–with 27% of them spending 20 hours or more.
Payroll September 14, 2024
Medicare 101 for Accountants: Essential Information for CPAs Advising Retiree Clients
This article provides a comprehensive guide to Medicare basics, equipping CPAs with the knowledge needed to help their clients navigate this essential component of retirement planning.
Taxes September 6, 2024
IRS Asks For Feedback on the SECURE 2.0 Act’s Saver’s Match
The agency requests comments by Nov. 4 on all aspects of Saver's Match contributions and asks questions on a variety of topics.
Taxes September 3, 2024
Both Trump and Harris Want to End the Taxing of Tips—But Is It a Good Idea?
While the political logic behind the candidates' plans is compelling, the plan to end taxes on tips is panned by tax experts.