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.
Accounting April 21, 2022
How Robotic Process Automation Tools Work
Many RPA solutions are designed to be used by business users like accounting professionals, and while some tasks will still require the assistance of an IT professional, with some training, these “low-code/no-code” tools can bring the power of ...
April 19, 2022
Post Tax Season: 10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Tax Season Debrief Meeting
The next two months offer great opportunities to research, acquire and pilot new tools and processes so they become the new firm standard before the September and October deadlines. Below we outline 10 tips to optimize your post-busy season debrief ...
April 19, 2022
Using Technology to Fight the Battle Against Dirty Money
As fraud has evolved and become more difficult for humans to identify, finance organizations need to place a heavier reliance on technology. AP teams armed with powerful and intelligent AP automation technology can do more than win a battle against fraud.
April 19, 2022
Earth Day Tax Breaks
On April 22, 2022, the United States and much of the world will mark the 52nd celebration of Earth Day, a day set aside each year to promote environmental protection. Americans often commemorate Earth Day by planting a tree or participating in an ...
April 15, 2022
California Union Grocery Workers to See Raise of 19% to 31%
After four months of bargaining, Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, and Albertsons, which owns Pavilions and Vons, agreed to raises of 19% to 31% over current pay levels for most workers.
April 13, 2022
Remote Workers Suing Employers for Work-From-Home Expenses
The legal disputes have arisen because very few employers adopted clear policies about reimbursing workers for work-related expenses at home, according to academics and legal experts.
April 13, 2022
How to Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN to Prevent Tax ID Theft
For those who have already fallen victim to identity theft or who want to take extra precaution, they can request an Identity Protection PIN from the Get an IP PIN tool on IRS.gov, to help prevent thieves from claiming tax refunds in their names.
April 13, 2022
Quarterly Estimated Income Tax Payments Due on April 18
Most often, those who are self-employed or in the gig economy need to make estimated tax payments. Similarly, investors, retirees and others often need to make these payments because a substantial portion of their income is not subject to withholding.
April 12, 2022
How Businesses Can Claim Remaining COVID-19 Relief Benefits
While many economic relief programs have lost or exhausted their funding, planning in advance is key to generating the full scope of remaining benefits. Work with an advisor if you need support to understand the tax and audit considerations related to ...
April 11, 2022
California Renters Tax Credit May Increase to Up to $1,000
An estimated 2.4 million Californians could see a boost in their tax refunds next year under a legislative proposal that would dramatically increase the state's renters' tax credit for the first time in more than four decades.
April 11, 2022
States Help Small Businesses Set Up Retirement Savings Plans
A flurry of state laws and bills would allow employees of small businesses to set up Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) through state-sponsored programs, making it possible for workers to save with automatic payroll deductions even when their companies
April 11, 2022
When Your Business Needs Another You: Three Tips for Finding and Hiring the Right People
With the current hot job market and low unemployment rate, what I’m talking about may be easier said than done. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible though! Here are five tips from my decades of firsthand experience plus the experiences of ...