Payroll July 27, 2023
What Small Businesses Need to Know about the ADA and FMLA
Perhaps a supervisor’s most significant role is serving as the employer’s first line of defense against the incidence and continuation of regulatory non-compliance.
Accounting July 27, 2023
U.S. Economic Growth Beats Estimates as Fed Says No Recession Expected
U.S. economic growth unexpectedly picked up steam in the second quarter thanks to resilience among consumers and businesses in the face of high interest rates.
Payroll July 24, 2023
74 Percent of Americans Have Financial Regrets: Most Commonly Is Not Saving Enough for Retirement
Overall, just 20% of U.S. adults say they do not have any financial regrets, while 6% say they don’t know what their biggest financial regret is.
Payroll July 24, 2023
Half of U.S. States Near Record Low Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rates in 25 states are currently at or within 0.1 percentage point of a record low, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. New Hampshire and South Dakota had the lowest jobless rates last month, at 1.8%.
Payroll July 23, 2023
Colorado Businessman Gets 15 Months for $737K Employment Tax Evasion
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for evading the payment of more than $700,000 in employment taxes he owed to the IRS.
Payroll July 19, 2023
FAFSA Changes Rules on 529 Plans, Making It Easier for Grandparents and Others to Help Students
Previously, any money that grandparents gave a grandchild for college had to be reported as student untaxed income on the FAFSA, potentially lowering the student’s eligibility for financial aid.
Small Business July 19, 2023
Workers Have Multiple Home Office Options
Only 4 percent of high-paying jobs were remote before the pandemic. That rose to 9 percent by the end of 2020, and it’s more than 15 percent today. There are expected to be 36.2 million American employees working remotely by 2025.
Payroll July 18, 2023
Survey Shows Top Reasons for Employee Turnover and the Impact of Pay Transparency
Employees are exceedingly tempted to jump ship and seek out a more stable role when they sense financial distress, so clear dialogue regarding organizational health is crucial to retaining talent.
Payroll July 17, 2023
Intuit Launches App for Tracking Worker Hours, Schedules, and PTO
The new Workforce name reflects QuickBooks’ vision to provide businesses and their employees with a robust human capital management platform to manage their work, pay, and benefits in one place.
Payroll July 12, 2023
Travel Woes: 77% of Travelers Faced Problems this Year
More than 3 in 4 travelers (77%) who have taken an overnight trip outside their local area this year experienced at least one travel-related issue, according to a new Bankrate report.
Accounting July 12, 2023
Professionals on the Move – July 12, 2023
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent promotions and staffing announcements from around the accounting profession.
Payroll July 7, 2023
14 Charged with $53 Million PPP Fraud Scheme in N. Texas
Fourteen people were charged in a $53 million fraud scheme involving the federal government’s pandemic relief program, including some executives from a Dallas metal recycling firm.