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What Is an ACH API and How Does It Work?

Stax

Businesses use ACH API integration to lower payment processing costs, streamline high-volume or recurring payments, and improve payment status visibility. Using an API to process ACH payments allows you to minimize fees, especially for high-volume or recurring payments, such as payroll or vendor disbursements. What is an ACH API?

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As Federal Checks Disappear, Banks Face Surge in ACH Payments and Rising Fraud Risks

Finextra

While this shift promises increased efficiency, it is expected to cause a sharp surge in ACH volume, creating operational, fraud, and compliance challenges that many financial institutions are unprepared to handle. One major concern is the volume spike itself. Federal paper check usage remains concentrated in a few key areas.

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100+ Payment Industry Terms Explained in Plain English

Clearly Payments

Effective Rate Your total fees divided by total volume. Volume Cap A limit on how much a merchant can process per month. IRS 6050W A tax rule that requires payment processors to report merchant transaction volume to the IRS using Form 1099-K. Blended Rate A mix of different fees combined into one rate.

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What Are AI Agents? A Practical Guide for Accounting Teams

FloQast

Scalability : Automation of accounting functions supports growth and reduces the need to hire new team members as transaction volumes rise. AI tools must align with relevant regulations, such as IRS requirements for U.S. During times of talent shortage, scalability can help teams meet growing demands without overburdening staff.

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The Top Payment Methods For Small Businesses

Stax

ACH transfers are particularly popular among businesses that deal in high transaction volumes because of much lower processing fees than card payments. A good example is a large business processing large transaction volumes in physical stores. Its a good fit for payroll processing and large bill payments between B2B businesses.

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IRS Finds Discrepancies In Crypto Holders’ Tax Returns

PYMNTS

Last month it was revealed that the IRS was sending letters to about 10,000 cryptocurrency holders warning them about the penalties they will face if they don’t report their income or pay taxes on the transactions. The first volume of letters I call ‘warning’ letters. Now it’s the IRS saying, we’ve got the records.”.

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Bitcoin Daily: IRS Eyes Hiring Contractors To Help With Crypto Taxes; Phemex Exchange To Launch Subscriptions Instead Of Charging Per Trade

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The IRS is seeking to have contractors assist in auditing digital currency tax returns, according to a post on CryptoTrader.Tax ‘s website. Phemex, however, is providing subscriptions to traders who might not meet the required volume or minimum deposits at other venues. Phemex publicized a $3.5

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