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.
Payroll May 9, 2025
Despite Political Promises, Californians are Stressed About Their Finances
After voters in November sent a clear message that the rising cost of living remained a top concern, California lawmakers came to the state Capitol vowing to take decisive action.
Taxes May 9, 2025
Trump Seeks Tax Hike on Wealthy Earning $2.5 Million or More
The president’s proposal calls for creating a new 39.6% tax bracket for individuals earning at least $2.5 million, or couples making $5 million.
Taxes May 9, 2025
Poll: Trump Says Harvard Shouldn’t be Tax-Exempt, But Do Voters Agree?
According to a new Economist/YouGov poll of 1,850 U.S. adults, Americans are divided over whether Harvard’s tax-exempt status should be changed.
IRS May 9, 2025
Man Who Made False Gun Threat at Kansas City IRS Campus Gets Prison Sentence
Anthony Alford, 46, of Kansas City, who was accused of making a false gun threat that set off an active shooter lockdown at the Kansas City IRS campus last year, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Accounting May 8, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer’s Office Under Investigation by State’s Inspector General
The investigation follows a House decision not to take up a Senate resolution to remove Curtis Loftis as state treasurer this year over a $1.8 billion accounting error.
Payroll May 8, 2025
Tech Industry Jobs and Layoff Woes Jolt San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area tech industry’s jobs sector has nosedived to kick off 2025, a plunge punctuated by layoff plans recently disclosed by a San Jose company.
Payroll May 8, 2025
Louisiana Unemployment Benefits Could Have Stricter Rules
Louisiana could require residents who get unemployment insurance to do more to find new jobs if a bill advancing in the legislature becomes law.
Taxes May 7, 2025
Feds’ Latest Tool in Push to Curb Immigration: Workers’ Tax IDs
A recent agreement between the IRS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to share immigrants’ tax information has raised growing concern about how data tied to ITINs and their holders might be used.
General News May 6, 2025
Student Loan Collections Start This Week
Starting Monday, the government will resume collections on federal student loans that are more than 270 days past due.
Taxes May 5, 2025
Trump Wants Tax Deduction for Interest on Loans to Buy U.S.-Made Cars. Can it Happen?
The White House hasn’t provided any details of how the tax break would work, but the president touted it during the 2024 campaign and reiterated his support last month.
Taxes May 5, 2025
Trump’s Attack on Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Could Be a Problem for the IRS
Experts say the IRS would face an “uphill climb” if it decided to move ahead against Harvard. And that fight could potentially take years.
Payroll May 5, 2025
Trump Asks Supreme Court for DOGE Access to Social Security Data
The Trump administration is challenging a federal trial judge’s order blocking DOGE from having full access to personally identifiable information in the Social Security Administration database.