December 21, 2015
Similar to 401(k) retirement accounts, 529 Savings Plans are investment savings accounts that are based on investments in stock, mutual funds or similar markets. Recognized by the IRS starting in 1996, they are overseen by individual states and ...
December 17, 2015
According to CPA Mutual, a national risk retention group and accounting firm liability coverage provider, firm claims with actual expenses paid have increased by 41 percent since 1998. Accounting firms can expect to experience one liability matter per ...
December 13, 2015
As small businesses try to keep talent within the organization and compete with larger companies that offer health insurance, it’s essential that all understand exactly what Obamacare means to small businesses.
December 13, 2015
Some research has indicated that women might save 40 percent less in their 401(k) accounts than men, which adds up to an average of $59,300 for female workers – as opposed to an average of $100,000 for males in the workforce.
December 13, 2015
The age in which you elect to receive Social Security benefits may be the most important factor in this area. Delaying benefits as long as you can will increase the monthly amount you receive. However, spousal benefits ...
December 2, 2015
Engage your Gen X employees by helping them to strike a financial balance that meets the demands of today while planning for the concerns of tomorrow.
December 2, 2015
Gathering data and accurately completing the forms presents a complex task. Thomson Reuters Checkpoint has published Health Care Reform Information Reporting Requirements for Employers to help large employers comply with the latest reporting guidance.
November 22, 2015
This year, the President’s Council of Economic Advisers estimated that non-fiduciary advice costs Americans 1 percentage point of their return annually, which amounts to $17 billion each year.
November 18, 2015
While thousands of boomers reach retirement age every day, they will continue to take on more responsibility for providing income for their essential living expenses, such as housing, food and health care, says Marc Sarner, president of ...
November 18, 2015
With this guide, we hope to help you navigate the ins and outs of getting your compliance and benefits ready for end of year.
Technology November 16, 2015
From Nov. 2015 - The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought major change to the accounting profession as individuals and companies are increasingly turning to accountants and tax preparers for help in complying with new mandates and insurance decisions.
November 12, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding eligible employees that now is the time to begin planning to take full advantage of their employer’s health flexible spending arrangement (FSA) during 2016.