News

Hackers have found their new playground amid the increased use of video conferencing during the coronavirus pandemic: Zoombombing! Zoombombing defined Named for the company Zoom, the unfortunate first high-profile victim of this phenomena,...

Making the choice to work from home in the spring of 2019 probably wouldn’t have been a big deal, so long as your boss approved the decision and you could still get everything done. Yet when the coronavirus pandemic started in the spring of...

We’ve compiled some helpful links for businesses, employers and employees during the coronavirus pandemic. As the situation keeps changing, so do updates and resources. Please be mindful of article post dates and the potential for changes as...

The April 15 federal income tax filing due date has been moved to July 15, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS recently announced. Here is what you need to know: The due dates for all tax payments normally due April 15 have been pushed back 90...

Were you left with a lot of questions after reviewing the Paycheck Protection Program? The U.S. Small Business Administration has compiled answers to frequently asked questions to address the confusion. The list of FAQs touches on questions related...

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allocates nearly $350 billion to a new lending program through the Small Business Administration (SBA), aimed at helping employers cover their payrolls during the coronavirus...

With spring now here, it’s natural to start thinking about doing some spring cleaning. But don’t limit the cleanup effort to your house — your business's accounting system and general ledger needs cleaning, too! Here are five areas...

Countries and citizens around the world are banding together to defeat the coronavirus. While your attention is concentrated on protecting your family, friends and community, identity thieves are seeing an opportunity to swipe your confidential...

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a new program that offers COVID-19 assistance for both employees and employers. This new law provides businesses with fewer than 500 employees the funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for...

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recently signed into law provides a one-time payment, among other items, to individuals to help ease the economic strain caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Here are the details of the...

The recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides individuals and businesses significant financial relief from the financial strain caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Here is a snapshot of the unemployment...

During the coronavirus pandemic, employers and workers will be offered protection and relief through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This act will go into effect on April 1, 2020. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and...

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, on March 20, 2020, the Treasury Department announced the federal income tax filing and payment deadlines would be extended to July 15, 2020. This 90-day tax filing and payment extension is applicable to all...

A message from our partners Like many of you, we’re continuing to follow the latest coronavirus developments. Our priority is to keep our team, their families and our valued clients safe and healthy. We are taking several steps to do our part...

What better place for online thieves to target than a database that contains 300 million+ Social Security numbers and a treasure trove of financial information? The IRS has 52 Internet applications to help U.S. citizens comply with their tax...

For many folks, the lyrics of a 1960s rock song summarize the American dream: "Our house is a very, very, very fine house." According to U.S. Census figures, about two-thirds of American families are homeowners. But buying a house or...

Student loan debt is a hot topic and for good reason. Managing the burden that comes during repayment is very difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to get some relief while taking advantage of timely tax breaks at the same time. Here are four ways...

Are you one of the now 33% of Americans who work as either an independent contractor or freelancer? If you answer yes, you are now a participant in the gig economy, a modern term for an economy characterized by workers who earn money through...

You've done the hard work. You have a new business idea or you've found an existing business to purchase. Want to help ensure your business success? Pay attention to correctly set up your business accounting system. Here's how: Consider a...

It’s easy to get inundated with documents during tax season. You can receive documents from many different organizations, including employers, financial institutions and others. Many documents are now also being sent via e-mail, which...