June 13, 2013
Average worker pay in Washington State tops $50k
Workers in Washington state are making more money these days, according to the latest findings from the state Employment Security Department.
June 13, 2013
California considering teacher pay raises, smaller classes
Woodland school leaders want to shrink kindergarten class rosters now jammed with 30 students. Natomas Superintendent Chris Evans wants to add a week of school. And Washington Unified leaders will give raises to teachers in West Sacramento.
June 13, 2013
Judge rules online cigarette sales are taxable
Ruling clears way for collection of taxes on Internet cigarette sales
June 12, 2013
Online payroll system adds contractor management features
New functionality enables modern payroll for the entire workforce - employees and contractors
June 12, 2013
Jobs: In May, 1,700 Illinois workers given notice of possible layoff
More than 1,700 Illinois workers received notice in May that they could be laid off in the coming weeks, according to filings with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
June 12, 2013
Iowa enacts online sales tax law
Gov. Terry Branstad signed "e-fairness" legislation Tuesday designed to level the playing field for Iowa businesses by closing a loophole that allows out-of-state, online-only retailers to offer customers a purchase price without collecting the state's sales tax.
June 12, 2013
Study shows women-owned businesses thriving, face usual obstacles
Despite the difficult economic climate during the recent recession, women-owned businesses performed just as well as men-owned businesses during the period 2007 – 2010, and in many cases outperformed their peers.
June 11, 2013
America’s accountants see country in post-recession, expect growth as new priority
Growth and Firm Development Planning Emerge as Key Priorities for CPA Firms, AICPA Survey Finds
June 11, 2013
Are most Americans tax cheats? Most who shop online probably are
Tax professionals know it. Most accounting professionals know it. When it comes to businesses, most follow at least the letter, if not the spirit, of the law. But most other Americans still don’t seem to understand that they are probably a tax cheat.
June 11, 2013
U.S. sees job growth, but market still tough for young professionals
What stood out in the May report was the job market's continued sluggishness for young adults in the 20-24 age group. Their unemployment rate rose slightly to 13.2 percent from 13.1 percent and remained considerably higher than the national average.
June 10, 2013
Virginia retailers report slight increase in sales in Q1 2013
Taxable sales in Virginia increased slightly in the first three months of 2013, according to the latest report from the state's department of taxation.
June 10, 2013
Small businesses bouncing back after tornadoes
Business will soon be booming in Moore, said City Manager Stephen Eddy. While 36 businesses were destroyed and others affected by power outages and restricted access following the devastation of the May 20 F-5 tornado, the city is bouncing back.