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States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
May 31, 2013
N. Carolina bill would require hospitals to collect sales taxes
Large nonprofits in North Carolina -- including many hospitals -- would for the first time in decades be required to pay some sales taxes under a Senate bill introduced Thursday.
May 31, 2013
Maine State Representatives pass bill requiring online sales tax collection
The Maine House on Friday signed off on a measure that would require online retailers to collect Maine sales tax and turn it over to state coffers.
May 31, 2013
California legislature passes minimum wage increase, bill heads to senate
The California Assembly passed a proposal Thursday to hike California's minimum wage from $8 to $9.25 an hour over the next three years and require future increases to keep pace with inflation.
May 30, 2013
U.S. privately-held companies growing, finances improving
Private companies continue to grow at a healthy pace and are experiencing strong profit margins, according to a report on privately-held businesses.
May 30, 2013
Billtrust expands Open API for increased tracking of bills
Inclusion of SmartTrak is Latest Addition to Open Interface Offered By Billtrust’s SaaS-Based Accounts Receivable Automation Platform
May 29, 2013
Survey: Majority of SMBs don’t see ‘justification’ for increased hiring in 2013
One-fifth of SMBs reported that the Affordable Care Act will negatively influence their hiring decisions
May 29, 2013
Consumer Confidence Index reaches five-year high
The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index shows another increase, suggesting a healthier U.S. economy.
May 28, 2013
Survey: Natural disasters are major safety worry for small businesses
Less than half of small businesses said they are prepared for severe emergencies or that safety plans are communicated regularly.
May 28, 2013
Accounting Firms Face Challenges Advising Businesses on Health Care Reform
New requirements create opportunity for firms that develop expertise in their consulting practices
May 28, 2013
NC group helping veterans find jobs, careers
Phil Foster survived nearly 350 combat convoy missions while serving in the Army in Iraq, and the experience has taken its toll. He suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and is on an antidepressant and sees a psychologist on a regular basis.
May 28, 2013
New home construction up 20% in New Jersey
Home building in New Jersey is accelerating this year, as the state continues its slow recovery from the worst housing bust since World War II.
May 28, 2013
Denver economic growth strongest since 2008
With unemployment down and increasing business investments, the mayor of Denver, Colorado and the city's Office of Economic Development announced on Monday that the city's economy is strong and getting stronger.