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 January 2, 2025
Will the Limits on SALT Deductions Finally be Ended in 2025? Trump Says Yes
Finally, the long-sought lifting of the cap on state and local tax deductions seems to have the support it needs in Congress. Perhaps most important, President-elect Donald Trump backs the idea.
Accounting January 2, 2025
Accountant and His Wife Finish 50 Marathons in 50 States in Their 50s
Accountant Kelly Hayley and his wife, Shannah, of Plano, TX, lead a run club and started working toward their 50-state goal around five years ago. They finished their accomplishment in Baltimore on Oct. 19, 2024.
Security December 31, 2024
Treasury Department Says it Was Breached by Chinese-Backed Hacker
The hacker was able to remotely access certain Treasury workstations and “certain unclassified documents maintained by those users,” according to a letter the agency sent to Congress on Dec. 30.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Here Are the States Where Minimum Wage is Going Up in 2025
In 2025, more than 20 states will see minimum wage increases for hourly workers, though the federal minimum wage will remain $7.25—the same its been since 2009.
Payroll December 30, 2024
U.S. Continuing Unemployment Claims Rise to Highest in 3 Years
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest in more than three years, adding to signs that it is taking longer for out-of-work people to find a job.
Payroll December 30, 2024
35% of Americans Feel Behind on Retirement Savings: 7 Tips
For many people, retirement is a major goal and represents a life milestone. Unfortunately, 35% of American workers feel significantly behind when it comes to their retirement savings, according to Bankrate’s 2024 Retirement Savings Survey.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Colorado Employment Reports Are Unreliable, Says BLS
Colorado’s employment counts have become so unreliable the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in an unprecedented move, has stopped issuing reports based on them.
Small Business December 30, 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100
The singular achievement of his years in power was his role in negotiating a milestone peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, longtime rivals in the Middle East.
SEC December 23, 2024
Entergy Hit With $12 Million SEC Penalty for Violating Accounting Rules
The SEC alleged that Entergy had inaccurate controls when recording materials and supplies, despite employees and management consultants flagging the issue.
Payroll December 23, 2024
Millions to Get Bigger Social Security Checks After Bipartisan Bill Passes
If signed by the president before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, the law would boost Social Security payments to more than 2 million beneficiaries, according to the Congressional Research Service.
December 22, 2024
Trump Demands Lower Fees for Use of Panama Canal or Its Return to U.S. Control
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the Panama Canal is charging “exorbitant prices and rates of passage” on U.S. naval and merchant ships.
Accounting December 21, 2024
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown: Bill Includes Farm Aid, Disaster Funds
The Senate cleared a stopgap funding extension early Saturday shortly after a midnight deadline, staving off a partial government shutdown and ending days of gridlock over a package whose contents seemed to change by the hour.