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.
Firm Management April 4, 2023
Progress of Women in Leadership is Stalling
Grant Thornton’s latest research reveals it has been slow, increasing only half a percentage point to 32.4% in the past year, and only 13% since the research was first undertaken in 2003.
Taxes March 31, 2023
New Tax Relief for Emergency Expenses
Beginning in 2024, employers may allow plan participants to use a special emergency savings account. This “sidecar account” is capped at $2,500.
Taxes March 31, 2023
New Law Revamps Retirement Saver’s Credit
Expect some guidance from the IRS before the change takes effect. In the meantime, continue to take the old rules in account for retirement planning and tax purposes.
Payroll March 28, 2023
How Seniors Can Get Started in Networking
Networking is an excellent way for seniors to connect with others and stay involved in the community. It can help them stay active, and learn new things.
Taxes March 28, 2023
Top Reasons to Switch to Advisory Services and the Tools to Get You There
Many firms that offer advisory services see a positive impact on relationships with clients, financial growth, and more.
Payroll March 27, 2023
Automatic Enrollment 401(k)s Become Automatic
If an employer includes an automatic enrollment feature in its 401(k) plan, it may encourage greater participation among the rank-and-file, especially younger workers.
Accounting March 27, 2023
Four Reasons to Optimize AP Operations Now
AP is the top digitization priority in the back office for finance teams in 2023 because it addresses four of the biggest challenges they face.
Taxes March 27, 2023
How Client Conversations Can Turn Tax Season Into Opportunity Season
This offers ideal opportunities to strengthen client relationships and even potentially put better processes and procedures in place ahead of next year’s tax season.
Taxes March 24, 2023
A SIMPLE Way to Retirement Savings
The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules apply to SIMPLEs. Beginning in 2023, the new law increases the age threshold to 73, up from 72 under the initial SECURE Act.
Accounting March 24, 2023
State CPA Societies in Action: New York State Society of CPAs
The NYSSCPA offers networking opportunities for CPAs, along with CPE courses and conferences, over 50 committees that cover various specializations, and also publishes the CPA Journal.
Payroll March 23, 2023
Unemployment Rate Drops Again
Initial filings for jobless benefits fell by 1,000 to 191,000 in the week ended March 18, Labor Department data showed Thursday.
Payroll March 23, 2023
Paychex Charitable Foundation to Donate $1 Million to Mental Health America
The grant focuses on improving access to mental health education and resources in the company’s key markets across the U.S.