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Gusto Cites Security Concerns In Zenefits API Dispute

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Small business accountants have said they are now forced to manually transfer data between payroll and human resources solution providers Gusto and Zenefits after the two companies abruptly ended their application programming interface (API) integration, AccountingToday reported.

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Japan Introduces Cash-Back Rewards In Response To Tax Hike

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Japan has introduced a system of cash-back rewards points in response to increasing the consumption tax from 8 percent to 10 percent. The new system — which rebates the tax increase in some stores when paying with a card rather than cash — will run until June 2020. While there were some system problems reported on Tuesday (Oct.

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Deep Dive: How Firms Can Avoid Costly Mistakes Come Tax Season

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businesses are likely already feeling tax season’s pressures. Filing is exhausting and complicated for individuals, and businesses experience those tax difficulties to a far greater degree. SMBs And Manual Tax Frustrations. Digitizing these processes can ease SMBs’ tax frustrations. Taxes And The Automation Benefit.

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Decoding QR Codes: Retailers Embrace Simple, Secure Touchless Payments Option

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In the inaugural QR Code Payments Tracker® , PYMNTS explores the latest in the world of QR codes, including new implementations at retailers and payment providers, the security concerns facing this payment method, and the pandemic’s effect on the development and rollout of QR code-enabled payment options. Retail Environment.

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10 Essential Personal Finance Moves Before the Financial Year Ends

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As a young professional in India, managing your personal finances effectively is crucial for securing your financial future. Maximise Tax Savings If you’ve opted for the old tax regime, utilise all available tax-saving avenues to minimise your tax liability. Here are essential finance moves to consider.

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Paper Financial Records Raises Corporate Security Risks, Clutch Warns

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One-quarter of small businesses continue to record financial data on paper instead of keeping digital records, according to a new survey by Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews firm, and the tactic is exposing these companies to security risks. A press release from Clutch on Monday (Oct. Of those companies, 74 percent say they use Quickbooks.

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Bitcoin And The Bitter Tax Bite

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And lest you think changes in tax policy sow confusion only in the United States, think again. Bitcoin breeched a key psychological barrier on news that the South Korean government would tax income earned by virtual currency exchanges to the tune of 24.2 This past week saw a wild ride. billion raised.

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