Taxes April 29, 2026
California Considers Tax on Retirement Accounts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires to offset federal healthcare cuts.
July 22, 2015
New Overtime and Payroll Regulations May Affect Millions of Americans, Employers
The newly proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor includes expansion of overtime protections that may impact millions of American workers and their employers.
July 22, 2015
Americans Most Satisfied with Personal Finances Since 2007: Post-Recession High
An increase in job openings and a rise in home equity values coupled with continued reductions in loan delinquencies means that the financial outlook for the average American is the most positive it has been since the third quarter of 2007.
July 21, 2015
Which Employee Fringe Benefits Are Taxable?
Now is the perfect time to look at the fringe benefits you provide to your employees. This specific taxation is a main focus of the IRS right now, and they recently conducted several free webinars to review the taxability of fringe benefits.
July 20, 2015
Anticipated Retirement Age for Working Americans Continues to Rise
Working Americans expect to retire at age 68 – a full decade later than when current retirees left the work force, according to the latest round of findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study.
July 11, 2015
Making the Right Payroll Choices for Your Firm and Your Clients
For many accountants, payroll=plague, and should be avoided at all costs. Others have discovered that there are antibiotics, and a clean, safe way to handle payroll where there are notable recurring profits to be made while improving client relationships. Industry accountants who need accurate payroll information automated for integrated costing or benefits can self-medicate. Public...…
July 11, 2015
Audit Committee Members Say New Technologies Provide Vital Benefits
More than 75 percent of audit committee members and financial statement preparers surveyed believe there are significant benefits to auditors utilizing advanced technologies.
July 10, 2015
Succession Planning: Running Your Firm After Retirement
All good things must come to an end, and the same is true for careers – even for those in payroll. Though it may be hard to picture the end of your career, or your employees’, it will eventually come. As a payroll practitioner, this is something you ...
July 9, 2015
Xero Expands Its Payroll Solutions, Adds New Inventory Features
Cloud accounting maker Xero is expanding its payroll support for U.S.-based businesses, and adding more powerful inventory management tools. These new payroll features and enhanced inventory tracking make it easier than ever for entrepreneurs to ...
July 8, 2015
Where’s Your Accounting Firm’s Business Plan?
A business plan will help you effectively communicate your value to potential clients and staff as you start and grow your practice. A good business plan lays out the goals for your practice and your plans for achieving them.
July 8, 2015
Baby Boomers Are Unrealistic About Job Flexibility and Pay in Retirement
Nearly two-thirds (60%) of America's Baby Boomers plan to work for pay in retirement, however, they are unrealistic about the compensation and work arrangements, according to a new study commissioned by Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement (CSR).
July 7, 2015
Setting Up Payroll for Your Clients
As you bring on new clients, one of the first things you will need to do is help them set up their payroll systems and processes. This is especially important for clients that may have new businesses themselves, as well as anytime you or your ...
July 7, 2015
New Healthcare Penalty Can Sneak Up on Employers
Effective midway through this year -- July 1, 2015, to be exact – certain employers that pay the health insurance premiums of its employees will be assessed hefty fines for their generosity.