Payroll July 16, 2026
62% of Workers Say Working Harder No Longer Leads to Financial Progress
A majority of American workers no longer believe that increased effort at work leads to meaningful financial progress.
Payroll April 1, 2025
3 Ways to Know if Your 401(k) is Too Aggressive
Aggressive 401(k) portfolios have a high exposure to stocks and stock funds, making them more volatile over the short term.
Payroll March 28, 2025
Judge Delays DOGE’s ‘Are You Alive’ Push for Americans’ Social Security Data
A federal judge in Maryland admonished the Trump administration for trying to rush her into lifting restrictions on an Elon Musk team seeking access to the private Social Security Administration information of millions of Americans.
Taxes March 26, 2025
Senate Finance Panel Advances Oz Nomination to Lead CMS Despite Dems’ Tax Concerns
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by a vote of 14-13, splitting along party lines.
Payroll March 24, 2025
AARP Calls Latest Social Security Changes ‘Deeply Unacceptable’
As the Social Security Administration prepares to make major changes in how beneficiaries prove their identity, the AARP is asking the agency to reconsider the plan.
IRS March 20, 2025
IRS Probationary Employees Who Were Laid Off Get Reinstated—But Put on Paid Leave
"You are being reinstated to your previous position immediately," an email to fired IRS probationary workers said. "While you are being reinstated to federal service, you are also being placed on Administrative Leave. You should not report to duty or perform any work until receiving further guidance."
Technology March 3, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Enhances Form 5330 E-Filing Capabilities
Wolters Kluwer has rolled out new enhancements that allow businesses to electronically file Form 5330 with the IRS from ftwilliam.com, Wolters Kluwer's employee benefit and pension software.
Payroll February 27, 2025
Up to Half of Social Security Workers Could Be Laid off
The Social Security Administration has been instructed to reduce its staff by half as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to pursue widespread cuts across the federal government, according to multiple media reports.
Payroll February 18, 2025
Social Security Acting Chief Quits Over Musk-Led Hunt for Data
Social Security Agency acting commissioner Michelle King has reportedly resigned in protest over the effort led by billionaire Elon Musk to gain access to recipients’ personal information.
Taxes February 17, 2025
Opinion: Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes to Save Social Security
Voters are clear in how they want Congress to shore up the massively popular program’s deteriorating finances, but lawmakers don't seem to be listening.
Payroll January 30, 2025
Initial Social Security COLA Predictions Are in for 2026
For those living on a fixed income such as Social Security, a key part of financial planning may include keeping tabs on next year’s cost of living adjustment, and right now they’re looking pretty low.
Payroll January 29, 2025
Social Security Raises Payments, But Fairness Act Implementation Lags
If those with public pensions like teachers, police officers and firefighters are counting on a Social Security payment following the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act, that's going to be a while—reportedly a year.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.