Pay Transparency, Tax Write-Offs, and AI Wishful Thinking

THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast · Mar 26, 2026 · 10m

A new Mercer survey finds that only 54% of U.S. employers are ready to comply with pay transparency regulations, while host Gene Marks says it’s a smart business practice, whether or not your state requires it. A 1-800Accountant survey reveals that 57% of small business owners admit to questionable tax deductions, with complexity, not intent, being the real culprit. And while a Goldman Sachs study shows most small businesses are using AI, only 14% have truly integrated it into core operations. Listen to the podcast.

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00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Pay Transparency

03:44 - Questionable…