Taxes April 29, 2026
California Considers Tax on Retirement Accounts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires to offset federal healthcare cuts.
Taxes May 13, 2025
GOP to Phase Out Biden Administration Energy Credits to Pay for Tax Cuts
House Republicans are proposing to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles and phase out incentives to develop clean-energy projects to help pay for President Donald Trump’s massive tax package.
Payroll May 13, 2025
How ‘Unretiring’ to Go Back to Work Can Affect Your Social Security Benefits
Does heading back to work mean giving up Social Security benefits? The answer depends on how old a person is and what their current benefits are. Here are four key things “unretirees” should consider before switching back to being a worker.
Taxes May 12, 2025
House Tax Bill Draft Calls for $30,000 SALT Cap, Leaves Out Millionaire Tax
The House Ways and Means Committee release of the tax measures, ahead of planned debate on the panel Tuesday, is a sign the Republican-controlled chamber is moving toward a floor vote this month on the legislation.
Payroll May 12, 2025
Trump Must Halt Mass Layoffs of Federal Workers, Judge Rules
President Donald Trump’s February executive order calling for a radical reorganization of the federal workforce likely violates the Constitution, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston said.
Small Business May 12, 2025
U.S., China to Slash Tariffs During 90-day Reprieve for Talks
The combined 145% U.S. levies on most Chinese imports will be reduced to 30% including the rate tied to fentanyl by May 14, while the 125% Chinese duties on U.S. goods will drop to 10%.
Payroll May 12, 2025
43% of Americans Say Money is Negatively Affecting Their Mental Health, Survey Finds
More than 2 in 5 (43%) U.S. adults say money negatively affects their mental health, at least occasionally, causing anxiety, stress, worrisome thoughts, loss of sleep, depression and other effects, according to Bankrate.
Taxes May 9, 2025
House Tax Panel Releases Partial Version of Trump Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee on Friday night released a partial version of President Donald Trump’s tax proposal that calls for increasing the maximum child tax credit to $2,500 and raising the estate tax exemption to $15 million.
Taxes May 9, 2025
Malliotakis, Other House Republicans At Odds Over Higher SALT Cap
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) suggested she backs the GOP leadership proposal to increase the SALT cap to $30,000 from the current $10,000, even as other Republican lawmakers trashed it as a non-starter.
Taxes May 9, 2025
IRS Issues New Warning For Taxpayers to Avoid Losing Money, Personal Data
Even if you filed your tax return for the year, the IRS warned this week that taxpayers should remain on alert for some common scams to avoid losing money and personal data.
Small Business May 9, 2025
Should Businesses Show Tariff Costs?
Most Americans feel that businesses should display tariff costs in their pricing, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll, which was released after Amazon reportedly contemplated such a policy.
Payroll May 9, 2025
10 Side Hustles that Pay $150 Per Day
According to a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 5% of American workers currently have more than one job.
Small Business May 9, 2025
Economists Question Goals and Approach of U.S. Tariffs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked the Trump administration for exemptions to help small businesses that import goods and to “stave off a recession.”