Seattle-based tax compliance software provider Avalara has acquired Transaction Tax Resources, Inc., a tax content provider with a high-powered customer list, for approximately $377 million in cash Monday. TTR, headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon, offers information on U.S. sales and use tax rates, laws, software, and customer support to some of the largest and most complex
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday that he thinks the stalemate in coronavirus stimulus discussions could be close to breaking, potentially giving a boost to stocks. “Talks this morning could be fruitful, and I think that therefore I wouldn’t bet against this market right now,” Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,
Getty Images You’ve heard of buyer’s remorse when it comes to things people buy. But you may not know that people can experience those same regrets because of the way they choose to pay for their purchases. One frequent culprit: retail credit cards. Purchases made with those accounts will likely end up costing consumers more
Guys, the stock market is up! Yay? Or should we just scream? I can’t make up my mind. Let’s face it, things are scary. Millions of people have gotten sick, hundreds of thousands have died worldwide and the economy nose-dived. And yet, the stock market is … not so bad. Which is also scary. I’m
Scottie Pippen once said, “Chemistry is a very important element for any team that wants to be serious about winning.” As a six-time NBA champion, Pippen knows a thing or two about winning. His chemistry with Michael Jordan and the Bulls’ supporting cast created one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. Chemistry — the
Happy employees are productive employees. They get more work done, they’re more motivated, they tend to stick with their employer longer, and of course, they have better health and better outcomes in their personal lives as well. You don’t need me to tell you that happiness is a good thing. Unfortunately, for many employees, achieving
July 20, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You are a successful business owner, and you are so good at what you do. Your clients love you, you love running your business and serving your clients and you’re always striving to improve on your skills. Your business couldn’t be better … or could
Erin McClellan, owner and lead designer of Sprigs Floral Designs in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Blake Andrews | Slotography In 15 years of running a business, this year has proven to be the most difficult for Erin McClellan, owner of Sprigs Floral Designs in San Luis Obispo, California. And it turns out 2020 had one
John C. Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group, had a mantra throughout his long career in the mutual fund industry: “Costs matter.” The amount of fees you pay to a third party to manage your money eats into your retirement savings. That has never been more important, although it is probably not foremost on your
The unemployment rate declined by 0.5 percentage points to 7.9 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as employers added 661,000 jobs, including 2,200 in accounting and bookkeeping. The labor market improvements reflected the continued economic recovery despite the novel coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain it. However, stocks fell sharply
September 21, 2018 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’ve started a business, you know you have to wear multiple hats. In fact, you do a number of jobs you never imagined yourself doing. Let’s say you start a dog-grooming business. You probably thought you’d spend your days grooming
Andrew Oswalt, senior tax analyst at TaxAct, explains why your stimulus money will not impact your 2020 tax outcome when you file next year. Click to watch! [embedded content] Have more questions? Visit our Everything You Need to Know About the Stimulus Payments blog post for additional details regarding your stimulus payment.
Listen to this: the IRS has more than $1.5 billion in outstanding refunds remaining unclaimed from 2016. Not thousands. Not millions. Over ONE BILLION dollars are just sitting with the IRS, waiting for you to come get it. You have three years In most cases, you have a three-year window to file a tax return
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images How can you find compelling investing opportunities in the current environment? With market volatility set to rise in the coming weeks, it’s best to be prepared. October is a notoriously volatile month, and this week’s heated presidential election debate did little to calm the markets — especially with the looming
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images With 74-year-old President Donald Trump testing positive for Covid-19, Medicare beneficiaries may be reminded of their own vulnerability. For the 62.7 million people enrolled in Medicare — the majority of whom are age 65 or older — the coronavirus generally poses a greater health risk. While Congress and regulators have
Building a firm in isolation limits growth potential. No business — accounting and tax practices included — can succeed and grow without establishing relationships. Aligning with other practices and business professionals has become more critical than ever before. Some of the benefits of developing mutually beneficial strategic partnerships include: Boost trust and credibility as prospects
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Floor mats are perhaps some of the most overlooked office or business fixtures around. Besides helping to keep your premises clean, they keep you safe as they reduce accidents by preventing the floor from getting slippery. They also
Robert Smith, the billionaire chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, said Wednesday that there’s a marked disparity in investment opportunities between the public and private markets. Smith, who spoke with CNBC’s David Faber from the Delivering Alpha conference, said that his firm continues to look at high-growth investments in enterprise software versus more mature areas
kali9 | E+ | Getty Images If you’re retired and are thinking about downsizing or relocating, and it involves buying a home, you might want to look into how you would finance it. You may discover that qualifying for a mortgage is different from the last time you bought a house. Not only have lenders