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Square Expands Business Lending Program
The company says it extends credit to businesses that traditional financial institutions deem too risky or too small.
May 27, 2013
Oklahoma tornado relief gets political
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin's administration rejected a plan to distribute debit cards worth $1,200 - funded with federal money - to tornado-stricken families early this week after determining that more traditional efforts were meeting the affected area's needs.
May 26, 2013
Michigan legislators seek higher roads and school funding
Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican leaders in the legislature agreed to targets Tuesday for how to spend more than half a billion dollars in unanticipated revenue as they finalize the 2013-'14 budget.
May 25, 2013
Experts expect Massachusetts economy to improve in 2014
The Bay State's economy will grow slowly this year before bouncing back in 2014, while the state's unemployment rate is poised to fall to 5.2 percent by the last quarter of 2017, according to an economic forecast released today by the New England Economic Partnership.
May 25, 2013
Kansas Legislators clash on tax negotiations
Negotiations between House and Senate Republicans over tax-cutting proposals crashed Thursday morning as Senate leaders moved ahead to potentially vote on a new plan that House leaders say they haven't seen yet.
May 25, 2013
Sales of new U.S. homes up in April
The housing market continues to rebound, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
May 25, 2013
Los Angeles mayor’s office: Both sides expect smooth transition
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa began the formal transition of power to his successor on Thursday, hosting Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti for breakfast at Getty House where he told reporters that the city councilman had his "full support."
May 24, 2013
How features in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Accountant help professionals work with business clients
Executive Editor Darren Root, CPA, speaks with Intuit’s Woody Adams about new features in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Accountant edition. From the 2013 New York Accounting Technology Show.
May 24, 2013
Enhanced programs from Sage Software help firm-client relationships
Sage Software’s Jennifer Warawa speaks with Executive Editor Darren Root, CPA, about how Sage is developing technologies to meet the needs of professional accountants and their clients. From the 2013 New York Accounting Technology Show.
May 23, 2013
‘Tax Free New York’ offers 10 years of zero sales, property & business taxes
New businesses would operate completely tax free for 10 years, including no income tax for employees, as well as no sales, property or business taxes.
May 23, 2013
Ohio companies set to create 1,108 new jobs
Ohio Governor John Kasich announced Tuesday the approval of assistance for 10 projects set to create more than 1,100 jobs and retain 21,264 jobs statewide.
May 23, 2013
Maine governor proposes getting rid of state income tax
Gov. Paul LePage said Monday that his long-term goal is to eliminate Maine's income tax, but he reiterated his opposition to a plan before the Legislature that would cut the income tax rate in half while raising and lowering other taxes.
May 22, 2013
New Small Business Administration program focuses on business lending for veterans
The U.S. Small Business Administration has started a new program aimed at helping returning veterans start new businesses.