Payroll June 5, 2026
Class of 2026: Here’s How to Help Set the Stage for a Healthier Financial Future
It’s important for new accounting grads to realize that the steps they take—or neglect to take—today can shape their financial future.
Taxes June 2, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Pass $56B Budget Funded by New Business Taxes
Illinois lawmakers approved the state budget early Monday morning after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in February.
Payroll May 12, 2026
Joy-Based Budgeting: Does it Actually Work?
Joy-based budgeting is the practice of spending money on the things that enrich your life, like that fancy foamy coffee, while still meeting your savings goals.
Taxes May 11, 2026
New York Gov. Hochul Says Deal on State Budget Includes NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake deal Thursday on a $268 billion state budget that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City aimed at bringing more money to city coffers.
Payroll April 30, 2026
What Travel Sports Really Cost Families—and How to Budget for It
Travel sports can cost parents thousands of dollars a year. This story discusses the real costs, the tradeoffs parents are making, and whether a college scholarship is a realistic return on their investment.
Accounting March 10, 2026
AICPA Reaffirms its Support for Fiscal State of the Nation Act
81 percent of Americans agree they would support an annual report to Congress provided by the U.S. Comptroller.
Taxes February 11, 2026
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Wants New Taxes on Tobacco, Sports Betting to Keep Health Spending Stable
To raise revenue and offset an increased state cost of administering Medicaid, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing six new taxes: on tobacco and vapes, digital advertising and sports betting, along with a new internet tax rate on the state’s largest casinos.
Taxes January 28, 2026
Mamdani Launches Push to Tax the Wealthy as He Blames NYC $12 Billion Budget Gap on Adams
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lambasted former Mayor Eric Adams for a “fiscal crisis” on Wednesday, laying the blame on Adams for a budget gap that could exceed $12 billion.
Taxes January 21, 2026
Mamdani Signals He’s Ready to Push Gov. Hochul on Tax Hikes as NYC Budget Shortfall Looms
Facing a potential $12 billion budget gap, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated Jan. 21 he may push Gov. Kathy Hochul in budget negotiations to include tax hikes on millionaires and corporations.
Payroll August 22, 2025
Consumers are Still Budget-Conscious, and More are Choosing Walmart than Target
Executives at both companies said they remain cautious about the all-important holiday shopping season, as tariffs slowly push up prices.
Payroll June 10, 2025
More Than Two-Thirds of Americans Aren’t Reviewing Their Budgets, Survey Reveals
Budgeting is not only unpleasant, it's also unpopular. A new Bankrate survey shows that less than one-third (29%) of Americans reviewed their budget during a 30-day period between mid-February and mid-March.
Accounting April 8, 2025
Trump Administration Wants $1 Trillion Budget for Defense, Cuts to Social Security
President Donald Trump said his administration had approved a defense budget in the “vicinity” of $1 trillion.