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34% of U.S. employees age 50+ want to phase into retirement
August 29, 2024
While millions of older workers are aiming to delay retirement, many others are looking to begin winding down sooner than later.
Treasury, IRS and DOE announce full applications are open for Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit
August 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Energy announced today that they received over 800 concept papers — project proposals — seeking a total of nearly $40 billion in tax credits, representing $200 billion in total project investments, for Round 2 of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) Program.
78% of business leaders expect ROI on generative AI investments in 1 to 3 years
August 28, 2024
As the cost-benefits of generative AI for businesses come into question, new data from KPMG suggest the largest companies have a timeline to ROI.
Federal tax lien notices drop significantly at IRS
August 28, 2024
The number of notices of federal tax lien has declined significantly since 2010, according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
IRS reminder: Employer educational assistance programs can still be used to help pay off workers’ student loans through Dec. 31, 2025
August 28, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service today issued a reminder that employers who offer educational assistance programs can also use them to help pay for their employees’ student loan obligations through Dec. 31, 2025.
The role of managing age diversity in the workplace
August 28, 2024
Organisations should consider addressing management practices and age-inclusion policies to retain talent across generations.
GOP intensifies push for fall session to lower CT electric rates
August 27, 2024
Lamont says CT needs to find ways to boost energy supply.
Lamont Announces $5 Million Fund For Businesses Impacted by Flooding
August 26, 2024
State officials announced new funding for businesses affected by the devastating flash-flooding that hit southwestern Connecticut last weekend, as they pledged to continue working to secure long-term federal funding to support the towns in the region as they rebuild from what has been described as a “thousand-year storm.”
Regulators hitting auditors hard in 2024
August 26, 2024
Both the number of enforcement actions and monetary sanctions surged in the first half of this year.
Online tool allows residents and business owners to self-report flood damage
August 24, 2024
Connecticut residents and business owners can self-report property damage following catastrophic flooding.
5 things I wish I knew as a CFO before starting a digital transformation
August 23, 2024
Brian May, CFO of food service company Nicholas and Company, offers a unique CFO perspective on the lessons he learned during a major digital overhaul.
CT budget ‘guardrails’ hinder GOP plan to lower electric rates
August 23, 2024
Democrats say Republican plan is election-year stunt offering little relief.
CFO opportunities on the rise: Key trends for aspiring leaders
August 22, 2024
Increased turnover, driven by a trend toward shorter tenures, is creating more opportunities for aspiring leaders to step into CFO roles at public companies, and women are filling those roles at an elevated level.
CFO opportunities on the rise: Key trends for aspiring leaders
August 22, 2024
Increased turnover, driven by a trend toward shorter tenures, is creating more opportunities for aspiring leaders to step into CFO roles at public companies, and women are filling those roles at an elevated level.
Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law in 2025 but Limits Employers’ Control over How it is Used
August 22, 2024
On May 28, 2024, Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s 2011 Sick Leave Law. The new legislation is effective on January 1st, 2025. The law covers more employees, expands the reasons under which employees may use paid sick leave, and reduces the required hours to accrue paid sick leave.
Federal Judge Blocks FTC Noncompete Ban
August 22, 2024
A federal judge in Texas issued a permanent injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements Aug. 20, two weeks before the controversial regulation’s effective date.
To prepare to teach financial literacy, CT educators go back to school
August 22, 2024
Next Gen Personal Finance, CT Financial Scholars provide professional development to help schools meet new requirements.
Governor Lamont Announces President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Connecticut in Response To Extreme Flooding
August 21, 2024
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the White House indicating that his request for President Joe Biden to authorize a federal emergency declaration for Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Litchfield County in response to the extreme flooding from the historic rainfall that portions of the state received earlier this week has been approved.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Connecticut
August 21, 2024
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Connecticut to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on Aug. 18, 2024, and continuing.
The 'Security Six' protects tax pros against cyberattacks
August 21, 2024
As data thieves get more cunning, the Internal Revenue Service and its partners in the Security Summit have laid out half a dozen steps for practitioners to take to begin protecting themselves as data thieves get more cunning.