The IRS has finalized the tax year 2026 Form W-2, solidifying more of the reporting requirements established by federal legislation…
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Payroll errors rarely start as big mistakes. They start as small changes no one pressure-tests. Here’s how HR can catch…
If someone qualifies as exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is an exempt classification…
A new opinion letter looked at whether one company needed to add bonuses into its overtime calculations under federal law.
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IRS has released 2026 mileage rates and other updates impacting employees who drive personal vehicles for work or employer-provided vehicles. First, IRS said in a recent notice that the business standard mileage rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile.…
Many states increased their minimum wage rates on January 1, 2026. Did you catch the changes needed to pay employees accurately? When it comes to compliance, minimum wage is just one of many areas where you'll find differences among states,…
The IRS has revised Form W-4 for 2026, making the newly revised form available to employers during mid-December 2025. The updated form incorporates several of the income tax provisions contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and it…
Wage bases for 2026 are rolling out. You can ensure you’re accurately withholding for state unemployment insurance (UI) tax. Here's the latest info. While most states with changes have increased their wage bases for UI tax purposes, four states —…
Thinking about adding tips and overtime compensation to box 14 of Form W-2 for TY 2025? Two recent IRS notices have provided insight. The IRS issued its latest notice covering the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on November 21,…
The IRS recently announced changes to retirement plan numbers for next year, putting your year-end prep in high gear. The 401(k) plan salary deferral limit will bump up to $24,500 (currently $23,500). How about the salary deferral limit for 403(b)…
UPCOMING DEADLINES
SEMIWEEKLY DEPOSITORS
February 19, 2026: For payments made on February 11, 12, 13.
February 20, 2026: For payments made on February 14, 15, 16, 17.
February 25, 2026: For payments made on February 18, 19, 20.
February 27, 2026: For payments made on February 21, 22, 23, 24.
March 4, 2026: For payments made on February 25, 26, 27.
March 6, 2026: For payments made on February 28, March 1, 2, 3.
March 11, 2026: For payments made on March 4, 5, 6.
March 13, 2026: For payments made on March 7, 8, 9, 10.
March 18, 2026: For payments made on March 11, 12, 13.
March 20, 2026: For payments made on March 14, 15, 16, 17.
March 25, 2026: For payments made on March 18, 19, 20.
March 27, 2026: For payments made on March 21, 22, 23, 24.
April 1, 2026: For payments made on March 25, 26, 27.
April 3, 2026: For payments made on March 28, 29, 30, 31.
MONTHLY DEPOSITORS
February 17, 2026: For payments made in January.
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