Taxes April 6, 2026
Average 2026 Tax Refund Up $350 Year Over Year, IRS Data Shows, as Tax Deadline Approaches
For the week ending March 27, 2026, the average refund is worth $3,521, an 11.1% increase compared to 2025’s $3,170.
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.
Small Business June 17, 2025
Survey: ‘Out of Control,’ ‘Pay Employees Better’ and Other Things Americans Say About Tipping
If there’s one thing Americans can agree on, it’s confusion about tipping. But a Bankrate survey found that It seems we’re not throwing in the towel on tipping just yet.
State and Local Taxes June 16, 2025
Senate Panel Rolls Back SALT Cap to $10,000 in Trump Budget Bill
The Senate Finance Committee Monday rolled back the SALT deduction cap to $10,000 in its first draft of President Trump's sprawling budget bill, a dramatic reversal from the $40,000 that was negotiated in the House last month.
Taxes June 16, 2025
Trump Tax Plan: What to Expect From the ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill
The “big, beautiful” tax bill that’s currently winding its way through Congress would, if it becomes law, lead to drastically different results for U.S. taxpayers, depending on where you fall on the income spectrum.