March 4, 2016
With public accounting firms facing increased competition for skilled staff, it’s more important than ever that companies take a strategic approach to recruiting and hiring. Above-average compensation packages can go a long way in helping your ...
March 3, 2016
The Mountain region remains the top-performing regional index while Washington retains the top spot among states for the second consecutive month. Dallas maintained its top ranking among metropolitan areas, while Seattle holds second place with ...
March 2, 2016
The administration’s final budget request--for fiscal year 2017, which begins Oct. 1--seeks $12.8 billion to fund the DOL next year, less than the $13.2 billion it asked for last year. Congress wound up granting the department $12.2 billion.
February 26, 2016
ADP is offering accountants and their small-business clients free access to the ADP HR HelpDesk during tax season. This offer is available to accountants nationwide who can also select up to five of their small-business clients (those with fewer than ...
February 22, 2016
Investigations completed in the last five quarters nationwide have resulted in fast food employers paying more than $6.7 million in back wages owed to nearly 18,000 employees.
February 19, 2016
Technology is at the core of professional accounting firms, and since 1990, this publication has covered the evolution of not on the technology, but also the dramatic changes in workflow processes and productivity.
February 18, 2016
When people receive their paychecks, be it weekly, bi-weekly or some other, they may notice the litany of deductions indicated on the pay stubs. They often dismiss them and simply accept that Uncle Sam takes his fair share—and they grudgingly acquiesce.
January 25, 2016
Each state has its own laws that dictate when employees are to be paid and this extends to terminations. While many states allow payment for voluntary termination to occur on the next scheduled pay date, several states have accelerated timelines even for
January 24, 2016
The tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting on Dec. 23, 2015. As a result, affected individuals and businesses will have until May 16, 2016 to file their returns and pay any taxes due.
January 21, 2016
Hawaii is the state where Americans are most likely to live paycheck to paycheck, whereas residents of Minnesota are least likely, according to a new ranking released today by leading personal finance website GOBankingRates.com.
January 11, 2016
ADP's payroll card ALINE now includes integration with Apple Pay. ADP, which provides payroll and business management resources, says the integration gives ALINE Cardholders the opportunity to use Apple Pay on supported Apple mobile devices to make ...
January 7, 2016
The new year rings in new minimum wage rates, as well as new ACA reporting requirements. Keep in mind that January 2016 brings ACA reporting for ALEs—therefore, all ALE employers will have to provide every employee with a Form 1095-C by January 31, 2016.