Which States Have the Best 401(k) Growth?

May 15, 2014 

Which States Have the Best 401(k) Growth?

Which states have the best 401(k) plans? That question isn't usually tied to geography, but financial advisory firm Judy Diamond Associates has found some key differences and benefits based on location.

 Mitt Romney Supports Minimum Wage Increase

May 15, 2014 

Mitt Romney Supports Minimum Wage Increase

Former presidential candidate and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney said last week that he supports an increase in the minimum wage, in stark contrast to many in his party.

 The Friendliest Cities for Small Business Workers

May 14, 2014 

The Friendliest Cities for Small Business Workers

Small businesses employ about 47% of non-government workers in the U.S., pay more than 40 percent of the private payroll, and create more than 60 percent of the new jobs added over the past 20 years, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. However, not all states and cities are the same when it comes…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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May 13, 2014 

What are the Tax Implications of ObamaCare?

Most people have heard the endless political arguments about the Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare, but many still don't really know the full extent of what the law is. The Affordable Care Act was enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in 2010, becoming the biggest healthcare reform measure since the implementation…

 New College Grads See Higher Starting Salaries

May 8, 2014 

New College Grads See Higher Starting Salaries

The average starting salary for new college graduates earning bachelor’s degrees has increased 1.2 percent over last year, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

 IRS Releases 2014 Form W-2

May 8, 2014 

IRS Releases 2014 Form W-2

The IRS recently released new tax forms for Tax Year 2014, for which individuals will file by April 15, 2015.

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May 8, 2014 

Intuit Online Payroll

Fast and easy payroll on-the-go that automatically syncs with your Intuit Payroll account.

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May 8, 2014 

8 Payroll Game Changers in the Obama Budget

As you've probably heard, the Obama Administration recently rolled out its latest budget proposal. While much of it won't affect the payroll business, there are several items that will raise eyebrows in the payroll industry if passed as proposed. I've put together a synopsis of some of the items that would impact payroll.

James Paille

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May 5, 2014 

The Best States for Working Moms

The study focused on nine core factors, ranging from the cost and quality of day care, to the gender pay gap and parental leave policies in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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May 1, 2014 

National Employment Report Shows 220K Jobs Added in April

Employment at private companies in the U.S. increased by 220,000 jobs from March to April according to the April ADP National Employment Report. The report is produced by ADP, a provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics. It is derived from ADP’s actual payroll data, measures the change in total…

Isaac M. O'Bannon