Retailers Are Making Millions From Cash-Back Fees, CFPB Says
Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kroger charge consumers more than $90 million annually via cash-back fees at a register.
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Small Businesses and Consumers Are in Conflict on Payment Preferences
Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. consumers want to pay by card, while 30% of small businesses don’t accept cards as a form of payment.
Why Sales Taxes Are Often Different for Takeout, Delivery and In-Restaurant Food
Sales tax typically applies to both dine-in and takeout food in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin, at least if it’s from a restaurant.
Taxes on Digital Products Vary Widely – A State-by-State Guide
Some states don’t tax digital products because they’re intangible, while others treat intangible goods as taxable tangible personal property because they can be seen or experienced.
Mortgage Rates Drop to 2024 Low Point as Fed Signals Interest Rate Cut
The average for a 30-year, fixed loan was 6.46%, down from 6.49% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.
Controller vs CFO: Which Does Your Client Need
Do your clients need a controller, a CFO, or both? Every business, at some point, reaches a stage where financial management becomes too complex and just getting the bookkeeping done is no longer enough.
July Retail Sales Show Increased Spending
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in July were up 1% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 2.7% unadjusted year over year. That compared with a decrease of 0.2% month over month and an increase of 2% year over year in June.
Canadian Railroad Strike Could Affect Some U.S. Industries
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, total trade flows between Canada and the U.S. via rail totaled $9.1 billion in June, roughly 14 percent of all trade between the two countries.