Industry News: Factbox: DarkSide hackers in focus after Toshiba attack

Factbox: DarkSide hackers in focus after Toshiba attack A unit of Japan’s Toshiba Corp (6502.T)read more  said on Friday it had been hacked in Europe by the DarkSide ransomware group widely believed to have been behind a crippling fuel pipeline attack in the United States this week.  WHO ARE DARKSIDE? Experts who have tracked DarkSide said … Read more

Industry News: Accountants help restaurants apply for new SBA grants

Accountants help restaurants apply for new SBA grants The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications Monday for a new program to help hard-hit restaurants reopen during the pandemic, and some firms are preparing clients to apply. The SBA plans to open the application window for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund at noon EDT on Monday. Registration for the … Read more

Industry News: How Working Conditions and Attitudes Have Changed Due to the Pandemic

How Working Conditions and Attitudes Have Changed Due to the Pandemic Women feel the strain – and pay gaps hold: One of the defining characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic is the way in which it has upended work/life balance. At a time of economic, professional and personal disruption, worker optimism offers hope for the world … Read more

Industry News: Report Shows Small Businesses on Road to Recovery

Report Shows Small Businesses on Road to Recovery U.S. small businesses are on the road to recovery from the financial losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by Intuit QuickBooks. The report, Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Recovery, published by Intuit, uncovers the varied impact the pandemic has had on small businesses … Read more

Industry News: The pandemic pushed us forward. Let’s keep evolving

The pandemic pushed us forward. Let’s keep evolving Continue the changes you’ve made into 2021 and beyond. A close friend of mine had a slight stroke, and it changed his life for the better. He immediately made changes to his lifestyle, eating, and exercise habits. Today, he is healthier, happier, and more productive. All of … Read more

Industry News: 2021 child tax credit, EITC, and premium tax credit limits updated

2021 child tax credit, EITC, and premium tax credit limits updated The IRS on Monday issued adjusted amounts for the child tax credit, the earned income tax credit (EITC), and the premium tax credit (PTC) for 2021, to reflect changes enacted in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2 (Rev. Proc. 2021-23 ). … Read more