As of January 1st, workers in 20 states will see an increase in their minimum wage in 2019. These income increases, which range from a $0.05 inflation adjustment to a $2 per hour increase, will benefit 5.2 million workers. Based on the recent Economic Policy Institute report, the annual pay will be raised between $90 and $1,300 for year-round employees. Even when the federal minimum wage [...]

It’s offcially 2019 and with the holidays already behind, it’s time to start looking ahead to what the new year has in store. This year Tax Day falls on Monday, April 15th. It is a few months away but that doesn’t mean you can’t begin getting ready. After all, “time is money”. A long-term extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit was signed into [...]