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Healthcare Workers Stage "Die-In" Protest Against Federal Funding Cuts, Urge Support for Billionaire Tax

HAYWARD, CA – In a stark visual protest against federal healthcare funding cuts and their potential to destabilize hospitals and endanger patient lives, healthcare workers and community advocates staged a…

Social Security Administration to Eliminate Alternative Work Schedules, Citing Public Service Impact

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to discontinue its alternative work schedules (AWS) for all employees, a move that will transition the entire workforce to a standard five-day work…

US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since July, Signaling Persistent Labor Market Strength

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits experienced a slight decline last week, reaching their lowest point since July. This decrease, which brings initial jobless claims below the 200,000 mark for the…

Zone & Co Unveils AgentHQ: Pioneering Autonomous AI Agents for ERP Financial Operations

Zone & Co, a prominent player in ERP-native, AI-powered financial operations, has officially launched Zone AgentHQ, marking a significant advancement in how finance teams can leverage artificial intelligence for critical…

Unlocking Firm Growth: Canopy Software to Host Webinar on AI’s Role in Accounting and IRS Guidance

Canopy Software will host a pivotal one-hour webinar on Wednesday, November 4, at 1:00 PM ET, delving into the critical distinctions between general-purpose Artificial Intelligence (AI) and purpose-built, native AI…

The 1099 Rush is Not a Deadline Problem, It’s a Data Management Crisis

The annual scramble to file Form 1099 information returns, often referred to as the "1099 rush," is a recurring challenge for businesses and accounting firms. However, characterizing this widespread difficulty…

New York Voters Express Strong Support for Eliminating State Income Tax, Cite Poor Value for Taxes Paid

A significant majority of New York voters, nearly two-thirds, favor the elimination of the state income tax, with a parallel sentiment of dissatisfaction regarding the value received for taxes paid.…

The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty: A Business Owner’s Personal Liability for Unpaid Payroll Taxes

The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP), a formidable provision within the U.S. tax code, places business owners in a precarious position, potentially making them personally liable for a business’s unpaid…

Bizora and Truss Announce Integration to Streamline Tax Research for Accounting Firms

The tax research and advisory platform Bizora has announced a significant integration with Truss, a leading tax workflow platform specifically designed for accounting firms. This strategic partnership will enable accounting…

Navigating the Complex Intersections of Payroll Processing and Employment Law

By George S. Azadian A client’s request to adjust an employee’s timecard by two hours, another’s instruction to exclude an evening training session from payroll, and a third’s inquiry about…