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.
Taxes July 12, 2024
Why Small Businesses Need This 2017 Tax Cut to Continue
Small businesses are about to face a tax hike that will hurt workers and weaken communities if Congress does not take action.
Taxes June 28, 2024
Biden and Trump Spar on Social Security and Taxes During First Debate
The debate featured a relentless barrage of false and misleading statements from both presidential candidates on a number of issues.
Benefits May 30, 2024
A Fourth Round of Stimulus Checks Is Not Coming to Senior Citizens
Misinformation about a fourth stimulus check being sent to senior citizens and the disabled has been circulating online for many months.
IRS May 9, 2024
IRS Increases HSA Contribution Limits for 2025
Beginning in January, you'll be able to contribute more to your health savings account, based on the IRS's latest inflation adjustments.
IRS May 6, 2024
IRS Issues FAQs on Disaster Relief For Retirement Plans and IRAs
The FAQs are intended to assist individuals, employers, and retirement plan and IRA service providers, the IRS said.
Accounting April 25, 2024
Top 7 Reasons Why People Are Leaving Accounting Firms, According to PICPA
The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs shares fresh data and insights on how accounting firms can better retain top talent.
Taxes April 25, 2024
Voters Want Ultra-Rich to Pay More Taxes to Save Social Security, Poll Shows
Voters in seven swing states support billionaires tax and trimming benefits for the wealthy more than raising payroll taxes.
Benefits April 23, 2024
Walmart to Open More In-Store Medical Clinics
Walmart is slowly building a network of in-store clinics, believing it has a place in America’s health care system.
Payroll April 22, 2024
2.6% Social Security COLA Estimated for 2025
If that estimate from The Senior Citizens League holds, the 2025 COLA number would be lower than the two previous years.
Payroll April 22, 2024
Here’s the Salary a Person Needs to Actually Take Home $100,000 in Every State
The analysis accounts for federal income taxes and withholdings for Social Security and benefits, as well as state and local taxes.
Taxes April 18, 2024
When Rogue Brokers Switch People’s ACA Policies, Tax Surprises Can Follow
Some tax returns are being rejected because filers failed to provide information about ACA coverage they didn't know they had.
Taxes April 17, 2024
IRS Extends RMD Tax Relief for Inherited IRAs
This relief was provided to certain RMDs in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and is being extended in Notice 2024-35 to 2024.