Finance & Economy
Markets, banking, and the economic forces shaping Pennsylvania.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Passyunk Nails
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Skyline Nail & Spa

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Nail Envy

Nail Bar: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Nail Art: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Passyunk Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
Downtown Pittsburgh Office Vacancy Pushes Owners Toward Conversions
With vacancy near 28 percent, several Grant Street tower owners are studying residential conversions instead of waiting out the office market.
Liberty Bell Trust Partners With Local Fintech to Speed Up Loan Approvals
The Philadelphia-based bank says a new underwriting platform cuts small-business loan decisions from two weeks to under 48 hours.
Rising Costs Push More School Districts Toward Property Tax Increases
Special education and transportation costs are outpacing state funding growth, forcing suburban Philadelphia districts into difficult budget votes.