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Tax Season Adds Extra Fraud Weight For SMBs

PYMNTS

Tax season is upon U.S. In a new report from ProofPoint , researchers warned that any businesses with the word “tax” in its domain is at risk of being spoofed by phishing attackers targeting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Indeed, tax season isn’t the only threat hitting SMBs, either.

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Survey: Most Americans Plan to Save Their Tax Refunds in 2021

MyBankTracker

The 2021 tax season is likely to stand out from previous years as many Americans might need their tax refunds more than ever. According to a recent MyBankTracker survey, Americans are most likely to put this year’s tax refunds into savings, which may not come as a surprise. Not expecting a tax refund 34.70%.

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How Online Sales Tax Impacts Different eCommerce Models

PYMNTS

Since 1992, when eCommerce was still in its infancy, online retailers have not had to collect sales tax. States can now tax sales by companies that do not have a physical presence within the state. Will this increasingly regulated online sales tax environment affect this growth? Online Sales Tax and Marketplaces.

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NEW REPORT: H&R Block On Offering Smarter, Faster Tax Refunds

PYMNTS

In the rideshare market, for example, Uber and Lyft are allowing drivers to get paid more quickly, and with greater flexibility, than waiting for payday to roll around. Recent data from PYMNTS shows 84 percent of surveyed gig workers would do more work if they were paid faster. How Smarter Payments are Enabling Instant Tax Refunds.

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Survey: COVID-19’s Financial Effect on Millennials

MyBankTracker

MyBankTracker surveyed 1,001 people aged from 25 to 34 to see how much of a budget setback the pandemic recession has been. This article will highlight the key findings of that survey, and offer tips on how millennials can overcome recent economic setbacks. Over 1/2 of Those Surveyed Reined in Spending. Key Findings.

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Formula for Business Lending Success: Minimize Delays

Abrigo

Abrigo's Business Lending Readiness Survey found many processes stymie those efforts. At most banks and credit unions, for example, staff re-enter the same data point between 1 and 5 times. Abrigo’s 2020 Business Lending Readiness Survey found many bankers are dealing with processes that stymie those efforts. learn more.

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IRS Has Rocky Start With Stimulus Funds As Money Misrouted

PYMNTS

People took to social media to express their anger, some stating that they’ve had the same bank account for a dozen years and others complaining that their tax payments got deducted but they can’t get a deposit. If you filed last year’s or this year’s taxes we have your information.”. Just be patient, check back later,” says Garcia. “If

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