Taxes April 28, 2026
Massachusetts Tax Preparers Charged in Connection with Using Fraudulent Returns to Buy House
Five Massachusetts residents have been indicted on money laundering and fraud charges in connection with a tax scheme based in Chelsea.
Payroll March 18, 2025
Gender Pay Gap Varies by State, Industry, Job and Race
More than ever before, women in the U.S. are taking control of their finances, investing in their future selves and making smart money choices. But there’s still one obstacle in their way today: the gender pay gap.
Small Business March 17, 2025
Southwest Airlines Will Start Charging for Checked Baggage … And Assigned Seats
What makes Southwest Airlines different? Not much anymore. Starting May 28, flyers will have to pay extra for baggage, assigned seats and other items, just like every other airline.
Taxes March 15, 2025
Trump Signs Short Term Spending Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a stopgap funding bill that will keep the government open for the remainder of the fiscal year, paving the way for Republican lawmakers to pivot to signature border and tax bills they seek to pass in the coming months.
General News March 14, 2025
Senate Passes 6-Month Bill to Avert Federal Government Shutdown
A six-month stopgap funding bill cleared the Senate on Friday after enough Democrats crossed the aisle to vote to end debate, defying intense pressure from the left wing of their party.
Taxes March 14, 2025
Trump Mulls Eliminating Income Taxes for People Who Earn Less Than $150,000
In a Tuesday night CBS interview with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the federal official stated President Trump hopes to eliminate income taxes for people who earn less than $150,000 a year.
Payroll March 14, 2025
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Reverse Layoffs
A federal judge in California on March 13 ordered six agencies to reinstate the employment of probationary employees who were fired by the Trump administration.
Income Tax March 13, 2025
Online Tax Advice Can Lead to IRS Trouble and Criminal Charges
The IRS has long warned taxpayers of scams targeting them and their personal and financial data, particularly around tax season.
March 13, 2025
Florida Sheriff’s Deputies Get Light Sentence for $41,000 PPP Scam
A federal judge on Wednesday gave the deputies strikingly lenient sentences after finding them guilty of falsifying their Paycheck Protection Program applications.
Taxes March 13, 2025
IRS Says Time is Running Out to Claim 2021 Tax Refunds
The IRS estimates that more than 1 million people across the country may have unclaimed tax refunds from tax year 2021, and they have until April 15 to submit their federal return.
Payroll March 13, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Down to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Initial claims decreased by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week ended March 8, remaining roughly in line with pre-COVID levels.
Small Business March 12, 2025
Egg Prices Start to Drop as Consumers Cut Back Demand
U.S. egg prices are finally showing signs of relief after a nearly 60% surge over the past year has made shoppers reluctant to buy.
Accounting March 12, 2025
Trump Vows to Respond to European Tariff on U.S. Metals
President Donald Trump said the United States would respond to the European Union’s countermeasures against his new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, raising the risk of further escalation in his global trade war.