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 March 2, 2023
Florida Man Gets 6 Years for PPP Fraud
Barosy showed off his exploits while stealing from the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, posting social media shots of himself driving an exotic Lamborghini and flying on a private jet.
Payroll March 2, 2023
1996 Law Could be Debt Limit Escape Hatch for Social Security
A 1996 law provides an escape clause from the debt limit that allows the Treasury Department to pay Social Security benefits, along with Medicare payments, even if there is a delay in raising the debt ceiling.
Accounting March 1, 2023
AICPA News – March 2023
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Taxes February 28, 2023
This is the One Easy Tax Credit Many U.S. Workers are Overlooking
Just 49% of workers know about the credit, which can help them save for retirement and lower their taxes, a survey found.
Accounting February 28, 2023
IRIS Software Group Acquires Apex HCM Software
The combined business provides payroll solutions for over 130,000 SMBs and one million employees across the United States and Canada.
Accounting February 24, 2023
Companies are Prioritizing Agility and Risk Reduction in 2023 Real Estate Portfolios
The report also found more than half (52%) of senior real estate executives report that their companies are planning to add new satellite locations and 28% are looking to downsize existing spaces.
Payroll February 23, 2023
3 Ways to Solve Your Accounting Firm’s Last-Minute Staffing Needs
Beyond retention, the upside of making remote work part of your firm’s standard operations is that it opens the door to recruiting talent from everywhere.
Firm Management February 23, 2023
Eight Questions CPAs Should Ask to Choose a VoIP Provider
Many in the accounting industry have switched to Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) phone systems from traditional phone landlines to run their practices more efficiently.
Taxes February 23, 2023
Hotel-Based State and Local Tax Revenues Continue Increase
Average U.S. hotel occupancy is projected to reach 63.8% in 2023 – just shy of 2019’s level of 65.9%. Staffing is expected to remain a challenge for many U.S. hotels in 2023, as the industry continues to grow its workforce back to pre-pandemic levels.
Accounting February 23, 2023
4 Ways an Outside Financial Hire Can Strengthen a Family Business
While a new hire may be intimidating, a CFO or controller can provide valuable industry and financial expertise especially during economic volatility.
February 22, 2023
Survey Reveals the Danger of Not Following Up with a Job Candidate
Businesses that don’t respond to job seekers risk taking a reputational hit, The Conference Board said.
Taxes February 21, 2023
IRS: Taxpayers Can Now Upload Documents for These 9 Notices
Taxpayers receiving these notices can respond securely to the IRS online, even if they don't have an IRS online account.