Small Business April 28, 2026
The order is the latest development in a nearly two-year fight between banks and retailers over the Illinois law, a battle that has played out in courts, in Springfield, on television airwaves and now in Washington.
April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026
Taxes April 3, 2026
Democrats on the Maine Legislature's budget panel moved late Tuesday to add a millionaire tax to Gov. Janet Mills' spending plan over Republican opposition.
Payroll April 3, 2026
Job growth rebounded in March and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, suggesting the labor market was stabilizing as the Iran war began.
Taxes April 2, 2026
Illinois frequently lands among the top states for tax rates in various analyses, but does the Land of Lincoln really have higher taxes than most other states?
Taxes April 2, 2026
A change from paper checks to electronic deposits could result in delayed refunds for hundreds of thousands of taxpayers.
Taxes April 1, 2026
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman said Wednesday her office has flagged more than 5,000 suspicious tax returns and blocked over $15 million in fraud ahead of the April 15 filing deadline.
Payroll April 1, 2026
The advance in hiring was led by the education and health services and construction sectors. Trade, transportation and utilities as well as manufacturing saw job losses.
Payroll April 1, 2026
U.S. job openings fell and hiring slowed to the weakest since 2020 in February, pointing to cooler labor demand before the war in Iran triggered additional uncertainty.
Taxes April 1, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation that sets a course to eliminate the state income tax over the course of an unspecified number of years.
Technology April 1, 2026
Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double down on artificial intelligence.
Taxes March 31, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a high-earners income tax, dubbed the “millionaires tax” by supporters, into law Monday morning, enacting a 9.9% levy on earnings of more than $1 million.
State and Local Taxes March 31, 2026
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is proposing a $1-per-ride fee on ride-hailing services to send more revenue to schools. Most state and local ride-hailing taxes support transportation-related needs.
Benefits March 31, 2026
As Social Security faces potential insolvency in 2032, a new proposal from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget calls for capping benefits.