Accounting
Survey: Majority of SMBs don't see 'justification' for increased hiring in 2013
One-fifth of SMBs reported that the Affordable Care Act will negatively influence their hiring decisions
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Accounting
Consumer Confidence Index reaches five-year high
The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index shows another increase, suggesting a healthier U.S. economy.
Firm Management
10th Annual Innovation Awards to be Announced Monday in L.A.
10th Annual Innovation Awards Recognize Top Tech for Financial Professionals
Payroll
Survey: Natural disasters are major safety worry for small businesses
Less than half of small businesses said they are prepared for severe emergencies or that safety plans are communicated regularly.
Accounting
Michigan Supreme Court justice sentenced to prison over real estate scam
There goes the judge... to prison. In a Michigan courtroom on Tuesday, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay $90,000 in restitution.
Accounting
Denver economic growth strongest since 2008
With unemployment down and increasing business investments, the mayor of Denver, Colorado and the city's Office of Economic Development announced on Monday that the city's economy is strong and getting stronger.
Payroll
Walmart Announces Plan to Hire 100,000 Veterans
Walmart says it will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within their first 12 months off active duty.
Accounting
State honors "accounting cop"
Last week, Carrie Sumrall, a Special Agent with the Mississippi State Auditor's Office, asa recipient of the "Top Cop" award.
Accounting
Enhancements to Beyond415 simplify use, improve filing system
Product enhancements support a highly simplified user interface and many other improvements for ultimate ease of use
Income Tax
'Tax Free New York' offers 10 years of zero sales, property & business taxes
New businesses would operate completely tax free for 10 years, including no income tax for employees, as well as no sales, property or business taxes.
Accounting
IRS announces third quarter 2013 interest rates
Under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of interest is determined on a quarterly basis. For taxpayers other than corporations, the overpayment and underpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage points.
Payroll
New Small Business Administration program focuses on business lending for veterans
The U.S. Small Business Administration has started a new program aimed at helping returning veterans start new businesses.