Taxes May 15, 2026
Taylor Swift, Lawsuits and Quirky Exemptions: How Empty Homes Tax Works in Six Locations
San Diego will vote on a vacant homes tax in June. Here's how it works in Rhode Island—home of the "Taylor Swift Tax"—and elsewhere.
Taxes January 7, 2025
Trump Keeps World Guessing Over How He Intends to Impose Tariffs
In the past 24 hours, President-elect Donald Trump has said that Congress will use revenue from tariffs to help pay for extending his 2017 tax cuts in a “powerful” bill that would eliminate taxes on tips.
Taxes January 7, 2025
Here’s What Comes Next for California Fire Victims Who Won Federal Tax Relief
Tens of thousands of Northern California fire victims stand to recover millions of dollars in reimbursements for federal taxes paid on wildfire settlements now that the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act finally passed Congress last month and was signed by President Joe Biden on Dec. 12.
Payroll January 7, 2025
A Look Into Gen Z’s Unique Money Mindset and Approach to Financial Wellness
Here’s a breakdown of how members of Gen Z approach money, what factors influence their approach and what advice others have for those of this generation.
Payroll January 7, 2025
Medical Debt to Be Removed from Credit Reports
The rules ban credit agencies from including medical debts on consumers’ credit reports and prohibit lenders from considering medical information in assessing borrowers.
Payroll January 6, 2025
Biden Inks Social Security Bill in Rare Public Signing Ceremony
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost Social Security payments to more than 2.5 million retirees—some by as much as $550 a month—by changing the formulas used to reduce benefits for certain beneficiaries.
Taxes January 6, 2025
Trump’s Major Legislative Agenda Will Pass by May, Speaker Mike Johnson Says
Johnson said on Fox News that the massive bill would address issues such as an extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, border security, raising or eliminating the federal debt ceiling, reducing federal regulations and “dismantling the deep state.”
Taxes January 3, 2025
Trump Picks Ken Kies for Key Tax Policy Job at Treasury Department
Kies, a longtime Republican lobbyist, will be assistant secretary for tax policy, placing him as a point person at Treasury working on tax cuts Trump has touted as a signature policy issue for 2025.
January 3, 2025
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.1 Billion Takeover of U.S. Steel
Biden announced his formal decision on Friday after the case was referred to him by a U.S. security review panel, ahead of a deadline early next week.
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.