Payroll

Small-business job growth remained relatively consistent in April, but hourly earnings growth moderated slightly, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Revenue officers visited nearly 100 businesses suspected of having serious issues with employment tax compliance.

Private sector employment increased by a relatively sparse 129,000 jobs in March, amplifying concerns about hiring after a disappointing jobs report a month ago.

The rate of job growth at small businesses slowed in March, but wage growth continued at a healthy pace, according to payroll giant Paychex.

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The unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 3.8 percent and average wages also increased.

The red-hot economy shows some possible signs of cooling, particularly among small companies.

Small-business job growth remained consistent in February with the previous month, but hourly earnings growth increased slightly over January, according to a new report from payroll giant Paychex.

Small, young companies could be eligible for up to $250,000 in payroll tax savings.

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Senate Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of hastily redoing the tax withholding tables last year, harming taxpayers and causing them to owe taxes this year.

The unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 percent because of the partial government shutdown.

Employers kept hiring despite the partial government shutdown and the fading impact of corporate tax cuts.

The 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

The professional services sector saw below-average wage growth -- except for those who switched jobs.

The economy continued to show strength thanks to tax cuts, despite the stock market, trade wars and the partial government shutdown.

Hourly earnings grew at a moderate pace last month, but employment leveled off.

In an ideal world, businesses would make tax preparation a yearlong commitment.