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 February 17, 2025
Southwest Airlines to Cut 15% of Corporate Jobs
Southwest Airlines Co. will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in the carrier’s history.
Taxes February 17, 2025
Trump Cabinet Member Blames Democrats for IRS Audit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accused former President Joe Biden’s administration of rushing an IRS audit into him in a post to social media platform X on Monday.
IRS February 17, 2025
IRS Sets Stage for Musk Adviser to Access Taxpayer Data
The IRS is poised to hand over unlimited access to taxpayer data to an adviser from Elon Musk’s government efficiency group, according to a draft agreement between the tax agency and the Office of Personnel Management.
Taxes February 17, 2025
Opinion: Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes to Save Social Security
Voters are clear in how they want Congress to shore up the massively popular program’s deteriorating finances, but lawmakers don't seem to be listening.
Small Business February 17, 2025
Price of Eggs Hits All-Time High: How Cost of Everyday Consumer Goods is Changing
At nearly $5 a dozen, the price of eggs just surpassed record highs, and while quite moderate in comparison, bread, electricity, gasoline and natural gas also saw meager month-over-month increases.
Small Business February 17, 2025
U.S. Retail Sales Drop by Most in 2 Years in January
The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, decreased 0.9% after an upwardly revised 0.7% gain in December, Commerce Department data showed Friday.
Taxes February 14, 2025
Average 2025 Tax Refunds Up by More Than $300, IRS Says
Data released on Feb. 14 by the IRS shows the average refund is coming in at $2.065, up from $1,741 in 2024.
Payroll February 12, 2025
Federal Judge Allows Trump’s Worker Buyout Offer to Go Ahead
A U.S. judge in Boston said Wednesday that Donald Trump’s buyout offer for federal employees can advance because the labor unions challenging the program don’t have standing in the case.
Payroll February 12, 2025
Inflation Rose in January, Report Says
The monthly consumer price index rose in January by the most since August 2023, led by a range of household expenses like groceries and gas, as well as housing costs.
Payroll February 12, 2025
FBI Warns About Unpaid Toll Texting Scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about scams involving road toll payments being sent through text messages across the country, including Texas.
Taxes February 11, 2025
Ford CEO: Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit Repeals Could Risk Jobs
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley warned that if the federal government under President Trump repeals provisions of the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act like the electric vehicle battery production tax credits, the company could have to look at layoffs.
Small Business February 11, 2025
Dallas Blocked From Banning Short-Term Rentals for Second Time
A state appeals court says Dallas can’t enforce a ban limiting where short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb can operate in the city.