Payroll December 16, 2025
U.S. Unemployment Claims Jump by Most Since 2020
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week by the most since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring the volatile nature of claims at this time of year.
June 13, 2016
Sporting Goods, Tools and Shirts Top List of Father’s Day Gifts
There are about 70 million fathers in the United States. Don't forget yours this Fathers Day, June 19.
June 13, 2016
Almost 2/3 of Millennials Don’t Have A Credit Card
Overall, the poor and less educated are the least likely to own credit cards. 72% of people who make less than $30,000 per year do not own a credit card, compared to only 18% of those who are card-less and make over $75,000.
June 8, 2016
Are You Insurable? Three Tips On Life Insurance
So what factors influence a person's ability to obtain life insurance coverage? Family medical history, life expectancy, risk factors (such as high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol), and lifestyle (for example, smoking status) may play a role.
June 6, 2016
Majority of U.S. Adults Worried They Will Outlive their Savings
Americans are not proactively addressing the financial implications of living longer. Only a fraction (21%) say they have increased their savings while more than 4 in 10 (44%) report having taken no steps at all.
June 6, 2016
IRS Explains Certified PEO Program
Revenue Procedure 2016-33, posted on IRS.gov, along with temporary and proposed regulations published last month in the Federal Register, carries out legislation enacted in late 2014 requiring the IRS to establish a voluntary certification program for ...
June 3, 2016
73% of Accountants Say Their Business Clients Will Add Jobs in 2016
Nearly three-fourths (73 percent) of accountants say their business clients are planning to increase or maintain their number of employees over the next 12 months and only five percent noted that businesses plan to reduce their number of employees in ...
May 31, 2016
Senior Citizens’ Incomes Fall Short in 47 of 50 States
Senior citizens in 47 states and the District of Columbia aren't replacing enough of their pre-retirement incomes, according to a new Bankrate.com study. Many financial experts believe retirees need at least 70% of the income they earned in their ...
May 30, 2016
1/3 of U.S. Workers Unhappy With Paid Time Off Policy
Despite bluer skies and warmer weather, some workers are feeling a little gray when it comes to their vacation time away from work. According to a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps, one-third of professionals (33 percent) feel they don't have ...
May 29, 2016
10 Must-See Videos for Small Business Owners
If you or your clients are strapped for time, don’t waste hours on end searching for the best YouTube videos. Instead, get started with these 10. From there, you will have a better idea of the type of quality you will find on the world’s largest ...
May 28, 2016
Xero Adds Ohio and Arizona Payroll Support, Ups Total to 24 States
As part of Xero’s payroll offering, employers can pay employees through direct deposit or with instant paychecks. Timesheets are included at no extra cost and employees are also provided with their own app, through which they can enter their ...
May 25, 2016
Tax Court Approves Compensation Paid to Business Founder’s Sons
On its tax returns, the company deducted about $4 million in compensation and $7.3 million paid to the sons in 2003 and 2004, respectively. The IRS audited the business and partially disallowed the deductions for compensation.
May 24, 2016
The Biggest Challenges of Being a New Manager
New managers face a number of challenges, but which is the most daunting? CFOs were asked, "In your opinion, what is the most difficult part of becoming a manager for the first time?"