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Tax burdens for individuals vary by state. The state tax burden is relatively low in Louisiana, for example, while residents of New Jersey and Connecticut face some of the highest tax burdens per capita, according to the Tax Foundation. Americans […]

A shifting IT landscape, the growth of data analytics and the continued emergence of cloud technology are forcing chief information officers and CFOs to collaborate more closely than in the past. However, many CEOs think finance departments could do a […]

Corporate tax rules issued by the Treasury Department last week addressing internal company debt and equity will have a surprisingly wide impact on corporate finance operations, including internal finance strategies, lawyers say.

Employees may get frustrated by the complex and clunky technology they must use every day to do their jobs. Tips for simplifying the experience include limiting the number of platforms and focusing on essential tools and processes.

US economic growth picked up smartly in the second quarter of the past two years after dull first quarters, but this year’s gain isn’t expected to be as great. Business investment plans are not as robust this year due to […]

Finance and accounting employees in the US can expect base pay raises of an average of 3%, according to a new salary guide. Learn more about what employers can do to find and retain skilled professionals in an environment that […]

Household borrowing in the US rose $17.2 billion in February, according to the Federal Reserve. Non-revolving credit was up $14.3 billion, and revolving credit jumped $2.9 billion.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s March meeting suggest a number of officials are wary of raising interest rates this month. “Several expressed the view that a cautious approach to raising rates would be prudent or noted their concern that raising […]

The US trade deficit widened 2.6% in February to $47.1 billion, its highest point in six months. The value of imports reached $225.1 billion for the month, up from January’s tally of $222.2 billion.