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.
Small Business June 20, 2025
House GOP Bill Would Close Federal Small Business Offices in ‘Sanctuary Cities’
The bill requires the Small Business Administration to shutter regional, district, or local offices within 60 days if the agency determines the office is in a sanctuary city, county or state.
Payroll June 19, 2025
Will Employers be Targeted for Hiring Undocumented Workers?
Although it's not regularly enforced, a 1986 federal law made it a crime to knowingly hire someone without authorization to work in the country.
Taxes June 19, 2025
Tax Break for Cigarettes Sparks a Flood of Imports
Mexican-made packs of popular U.S. cigarette brands are flooding the market as a result of a loophole in U.S. trade law.
Small Business June 18, 2025
Supreme Court Asked to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Global Tariffs
The request filed by two family-owned toy companies on June 17 seeks to put the case on an expedited track with the possibility of a definitive Supreme Court ruling by the end of the year.
Payroll June 18, 2025
How Much it Costs to Retire Comfortably in Every State … Without a Social Security Safety Net
Social Security is the primary source of income for millions of people. But what if Social Security wasn’t an option? How much would you need to cover the cost of living in retirement?
Payroll June 18, 2025
Want to Retire Early? Here’s How to Calculate Your FIRE Number
Many people, particularly followers of the FIRE movement—short for Financial Independence, Retire Early—use a couple of key calculations to determine how much money they need to sustain an extended stay in retirement.
Accounting June 17, 2025
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Legislation to Modernize CPA Licensure Requirements
"By offering CPA candidates an additional pathway to complete their licensure and improving mobility for out-of-state CPAs, Pennsylvania is positioned to increase membership in the profession," said state Sen. Scott Hutchinson.
Accounting June 17, 2025
Accountant Shortage Risks New Mexico’s Financial Oversight, State Auditor Says
A decades-long shortage of accountants is coming to a head in New Mexico, presenting an ultimatum for leaders: modernize the field or face disruptive financial consequences.
Accounting June 17, 2025
Former Massachusetts CPA Admits to Bank Fraud Conspiracy That Cost Lenders Millions
Christine Gendron, 61, whose CPA status expired in 2023, pleaded guilty in federal court on June 13 to participating in a conspiracy that prosecutors say obtained commercial mortgages for area properties using false information.
Taxes June 17, 2025
Senate GOP Tax Bill Would End Federal Taxes on Many Guns, Silencers
Senate Republicans’ tax bill would eliminate federal taxes and regulations on short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers as well as preempt state or local licensing requirements in a win for gun-rights advocates.
Taxes June 17, 2025
Wind, Solar Credits Set to End Early in Senate Republican Tax Bill
Senate GOP released a bill that would end tax credits for wind and solar earlier than for other sources, and make only modest changes to most other incentives, dashing hopes of those seeking relief from major cuts passed by the House.
Taxes June 17, 2025
Senate Republicans Unveil Revised Tax Cuts and Debt Limit Bill
The Senate's version of President Donald Trump’s signature economic package expands some tax breaks while raising the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, instead of $4 trillion in the House-passed measure.