Payroll

September 3, 2019 

To minimize or prevent disruptions to the supply of fuel for diesel-powered highway vehicles because of Hurricane Dorian, the Internal Revenue Service announced today it will not impose a penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on the ...

September 2, 2019 

Entry-level teachers will need to spend more than half of their salaries on the typical rent in 19 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas this school year, according to a new Zillow analysis.

September 2, 2019 

Employers and employees in the service industries that involve tipping need to comply with a unique set of tax rules. Like wages, you must pay income tax, Social Security tax and Medicare tax on tip income.

Mike D'Avolio

August 30, 2019 

58% of Millennials (ages 23-38) have been denied at least one financial product due to their credit score, as found in a recent survey by Bankrate.com. In comparison, a combined 35% of Gen X (ages 39-54), Baby Boomers (ages 55- 73) and the Silent Generation (ages 74+) have been denied the same. Among all U.S....…

August 28, 2019 

The retention tactics most often cited by employers were increasing communication with staff (46%), improving employee recognition programs and offering professional development (each with 41%). But when workers who said they intend to leave their jobs...

August 28, 2019 

Demand for accounting and finance professionals remains high according to July's jobs report numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employers added 164,000 jobs in July, including 6,300 jobs in accounting and bookkeeping services.

August 27, 2019 

Small businesses using QuickBooks Online Payroll can now offer affordable medical, dental and vision benefits to their employees right from within QuickBooks.

August 22, 2019 

Every year, small businesses spend countless hours trying to figure out payroll – and they often get it wrong. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, approximately 45 percent of businesses incur IRS penalties each year ...

August 21, 2019 

The likelihood of increasing retirement contributions was consistent among those between the ages of 23-64, with older Millennials (ages 30-38) the most likely to say so. Among workers ages 65+, the tendency to have decreased retirement contributions ...c

August 20, 2019 

Now U.S.-based farms and ranches that use Xero will have access to payroll, HR and benefits that meet all their needs, including automated filing of Form 943 and payroll processing for H-2A visa workers.

August 15, 2019 

The biggest reason rewards credit cardholders prefer to pay with cash or debit over credit: it’s easier or quicker (40%). Other popular reasons to use cash or debit for small purchases include concerns about credit card debt (24%), stores ...

August 14, 2019 

Skilled accountants and auditors are in high demand today, especially CPAs who possess a robust combination of functional, soft and technology skills. This demand, persistent talent shortages and the resulting intense competition for top candidates ...

Paul McDonald