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How to Hire a Payroll Specialist or Manager in 6 Simple Steps
To hire a payroll specialist, small businesses should define the role needed, write a clear job description, post the role, screen candidates, conduct structured interviews, check references, and onboard the new hire. Most small businesses hire a payroll specialist first. According to Indeed’s latest salary data, payroll professionals in the U.S. typically earn between $43,495 and……
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Iran war live updates: US embassy in Saudi Arabia struck by Iranian drones: Officials
The U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on Saturday, officials said.
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Democrats unveil bill to resurrect Direct File
Senate and House Democrats introduced legislation to bring back the Direct File free tax preparation program that was ended by the Trump administration.
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Bill Clinton blasts Republicans for deposing Hillary, says ‘I did nothing wrong’
Former President Bill Clinton was set to take part in a closed door deposition with the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
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AICPA proposes changes to sustainability attestation standards
The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board proposed a set of updates to its attestation standards regarding sustainability and other emerging assurance issues.
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Sole traders and VAT
By Henry Williams on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Whether or not you need to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) as a sole trader depends entirely on your taxable turnover. Basically, if at the end of any month your taxable turnover for the last 12 months goes…
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WATCH: Met Gala theme announced: ‘Fashion is Art’
ABC News contributor Kelley Carter breaks down the Met Gala theme and how designers may interpret the dress code.
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Slow quarter for SEC audit clients closes rollercoaster year
Even as auditors reported their lowest overall haul of new clients in almost four years, BDO USA topped the charts with a strong number.
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Spring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect
By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs The Spring Forecast is scheduled for March 3, 2026. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is set to provide its latest fiscal forecast, which the Chancellor will respond to. First of all, don’t expect any new policy –…
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WATCH: New bodycam video shows alleged hazing incident at University of Iowa fraternity
The video shows what officers found during a 2024 alleged hazing incident at the University of Iowa’s Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. Now three fraternities are under suspension.









