Payroll May 1, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 189,000, Lowest Since 1969
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Bipartisan Senate Duo Seeks Corporate Support for ‘Trump Accounts’
Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Cory Booker, D-N.J., teamed up on a letter sent to Fortune 1000 chief executives on Dec. 1 encouraging their companies to contribute to the new investment accounts created for young children.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Payrolls at U.S. Companies Fall by Most Since 2023, ADP Says
Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000, according to ADP Research data released on Dec. 3, and have now fallen four times in the last six months.
Taxes December 3, 2025
Democratic Lawmakers and Veterans Groups Issue Warning Over Expiring ACA Tax Credits
Health insurance coverage for 267,000 veterans and their families will be at risk if tax credits that lower their premium costs under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire, Democratic lawmakers warned Tuesday.
Accounting December 3, 2025
Former Accounting Exec Busted for Allegedly Cheating the IRS, Getting Paid Under the Table
Stephen Hochberg, 77, who was an accounting and real estate executive in Sudbury, MA, was recently charged by the feds and has agreed to plead guilty to perpetrating the multi-year scheme.
Payroll Taxes December 3, 2025
New Washington State Payroll Tax Plan Emerges Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session
Progressive lawmakers in Olympia rolled out a new revenue proposal Tuesday that targets Washington's largest employers with a 5% payroll excise tax on wages above $125,000.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Social Security Experts Urge Recipients to Do These 5 Things Before Dec. 31
As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or reporting problems in 2026.
Taxes December 2, 2025
What Would the U.S. Look Like Without Income Tax? Trump Says We’re About to Find Out
President Donald Trump made the bold claim about an income tax-free America during a Dec. 2 Cabinet meeting, after touting the impact of his trade policies and potential “dividend” stimulus checks.
Taxes December 2, 2025
Chicago Mayor Says Attacks Against His Proposed Head Tax ‘Would Make Donald Trump Blush’
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday signaled that he will continue digging his heels in on his controversial head tax proposal rather than seek to reconcile with a rebellious City Council.
Taxes December 2, 2025
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds if Trump’s Tariffs Fall
Costco is among dozens of companies to file lawsuits in a U.S. trade court since late October challenging President Donald Trump’s use of an economic emergency powers law to impose the levies.
Taxes December 1, 2025
Coming in 2026: A Battle Over California Billionaire Tax Proposal
The measure, which was filed with the attorney general’s office in October and opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would impose a one-time 5% tax on Californians with assets worth $1 billion or more.
Taxes December 1, 2025
Hunter Biden Could Be Disbarred in Connecticut Over Tax, Gun Convictions
The son of former President Joe Biden has been a member of the bar in Connecticut since 1997, a year after graduating from Yale Law School.
Taxes December 1, 2025
Northwest Region Leads on Tax Competitiveness, with One Glaring Exception
The latest numbers from the Tax Foundation show that Wyoming is the most taxpayer-friendly state, Montana is 6th, and Idaho is 9th. But Washington coming in near last at 45th is a cause for concern.