Small Business

Home prices in the U.S. rose for a ninth straight month, reaching a fresh record as buyers battled for a stubbornly tight supply of listings.

According to the report, for every $1 billion in sales, the average retailer incurs $145 million in merchandise returns. Online sales do see a higher return rate, with 17.6% or $247 billion of merchandise purchased online returned.

How can companies protect themselves from occupational fraud? Awareness is key. Here are five of the most common frauds, as well as steps you can take to identify and prevent them.

While South Dakota v. Wayfair changed the foundation of sales tax more than five years ago, the ripple effects are still as strong.

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss technologies presented at the Intuit QuickBooks Connect user conference.

The IRS has hit the restart button on sending out automated collection notices, ending a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the complex world of small business finance and accounting, the strategic timing of business filings can be a game-changer.

The Bottle Bill imposes redeemable recycling fees on aluminum, bimetal, glass, and plastic beverage containers.