General News September 17, 2026
Trump Talks About New Tariffs if Canada Joins EU
Trump floated hitting goods imported from the European Union with fresh tariffs or even cutting off some trade.
April 24, 2020
American Financial Satisfaction Sees Largest Drop in a Decade
As the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the U.S. economy and put millions out of work, Americans have experienced the biggest drop in their personal financial satisfaction in more than a decade.
April 24, 2020
CARES Act Allows Employers to Defer Employer Portion of Social Security Payroll Taxes
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law on March 27, 2020, businesses may delay paying the employer portion of the Social Security payroll taxes on wages paid for the period from ...
April 24, 2020
Transitioning to Work from Home Productively During COVID-19
Perhaps the most significant and lasting change will be how we work, as millions of Americans have transitioned to working from home instead of commuting to the office. While this change brings many perks, including a lot less traffic on the road ...
April 23, 2020
AICPA Wants Accounting Firms Recognized in Coronavirus PPP Application Process
The AICPA, after discussions with its coalition partners, and key banking leaders and stakeholders, is working to drive a common understanding and approach around the firm – lender relationship related to the implementation of the PPP.
April 22, 2020
Employees Earning Under $75,000 More Likely to Get Laid Off During COVID-19
Covid-19 hit the labor market like a sledgehammer in March and April, driving mass layoffs in the U.S. to their highest point since World War II. 22 million Americans have lost their jobs during the outbreak, and 14% of the country’s workforce isn’t ...
April 22, 2020
Is the IRS Targeting Captive Insurance Arrangements?
In a captive insurance arrangement, a business forms a related insurance company for the purpose of insuring primarily, though not exclusively, risks of that related business. Via captive insurance arrangements, businesses can cost-effectively insure ...
April 22, 2020
2020 Review of Hourly Time Tracking, Payroll and Workers Comp
Hourly is a time tracking and payroll app ideal for service businesses with multiple employees working in multiple locations. Though the application does track and pay both hourly and salaried employees, it is better suited for businesses that employ ...
April 22, 2020
Paychex Aligns with FinTech Providers to Help Businesses Apply for New PPP Funding, Once Available
While Congress prepares to allocate additional relief funds to the currently depleted program, Paychex, Inc., a provider of HR, payroll, benefits, and insurance solutions, today announced it has aligned with online lending providers Biz2Credit, Fundera ..
April 20, 2020
SSA, SSI, VA & Railroad Retirement Recipients Must Act by Wednesday to Add Children to Coronavirus Stimulus Payment
Their $1,200 payments will be issued soon and, in order to add the $500 per eligible child amount to these payments, the IRS needs the dependent information before the payments are issued. Otherwise, their payment at this time will be $1,200 and, by law,
April 20, 2020
OnPay Offers Covid-19 Resource Center
Whether you or your clients are trying to protect your team from COVID-19 or find guidance on tricky HR issues, OnPay has pulled together useful resources, including a printable overview of major issues to consider.
April 20, 2020
AICPA Thanks Senators Doug Jones and Chris Van Hollen for Encouraging Guidance
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is thanking Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for their letter encouraging the Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to strengthen Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) guidance for lenders. AICPA supports efforts such as these that will help small businesses more easily...…
April 20, 2020
Working Capital: A Lifeline for Small Business Owners During a Crisis
With more than 30 million small businesses serving as the backbone of the American economy, it’s critical for owners to make financial viability a top priority so they can get back to business as usual. Everyone has been affected by the coronavirus ...