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Day: September 2, 2025
IRS criminal investigators target illegal sports gambling
The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation unit has been cracking down on illegal sports gambling
Small business wage growth slowed in August
Hourly earnings growth for small business employees fell to 2.58% last month, while job growth remained basically flat, according to Paychex.
Treasury leaks jobs qualifying for no taxes on tips
The list of jobs that are eligible for tax exemptions on tips includes bartenders, food servers, entertainers, performers and digital content creators.
Ascend acquires KSDT
Top 50 Firm Ascend acquired KSDT, effective Sept. 1, marking the firm’s largest transaction to date.