FASB Unveils New Rules Streamlining Internal Software Accounting for Modern Development Methods
U.S. accounting rulemakers have updated the rules for how companies track and report their spending on software they build for …
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IRS Issues Final SECURE 2.0 Act Catch-Up Regulations
The IRS has issued final regulations addressing SECURE 2.0 Act changes regarding retirement plan catch-up contributions, including optional higher catch-up …
Benford’s Law Spotlighted as a Practical Early Warning Tool to Help Identify Fraud at PayrollOrg’s Annual Leaders Conference
Payroll fraud remains a persistent risk for employers—and analytics is increasingly central to the response. According to the Association of …
SEC to Revisit Semiannual Reporting After Trump’s Call for Change
As part of his goal to “make IPOs great again,” Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins on September …
Payroll’s Role in Organizational Health: Keynote Speaker at Las Vegas Conference Draws Lessons from Boeing
Payroll professionals gathering at the PayrollOrg Leaders Conference in Las Vegas were treated to a compelling keynote by Garth Sheriff, …
Battle Over Health Care Tax Credits Heats Up
The debate over whether to extend a tax credit to offset taxpayers’ health care insurance premium costs could derail efforts …
Payroll Analytics A Key Focus at PayrollOrg’s Leaders Conference
Las Vegas traded slot machines for spreadsheets at the PayrollOrg Leaders Conference from September 14–17, 2025. The annual event drew …
SECURE 2.0 Catch-up Contribution Regs Finalized
The IRS released final regulations in September clarifying the SECURE 2.0 Act’s catch-up contribution requirements for workplace retirement plans, including …
Corporate Transparency Act Update
Those that submitted beneficial ownership information before the filing requirement was narrowed earlier this year may be wondering about the …
EV Sales Expected to ‘Dip’ After Credits Expire Sept 30: Industry Expert
Accelerated phaseout dates for the new and used electric vehicle tax credits have led to a recent spike in sales …
PayrollOrg Compliance Chief Reacts to IRS Draft 2026 Forms Under OBBBA
The IRS recently released draft versions of the 2026 Form W‑2 and Form W‑4, along with Treasury’s preliminary list of tipped occupations, as …
Key 2026 Figures Calculated by Thomson Reuters Checkpoint Based on Inflation Data Now Available
Many tax, expensing, and penalty figures are adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. These adjustments reflect the average chained Consumer Price …