2026 US Small Business Tax Updates
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 US Small Business Payroll Updates 2026 TL;DR The 2026 fiscal landscape is defined by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), avoiding a massive tax cliff. Key takeaways for business owners and payroll managers include: Payroll: New tax exemptions for overtime and tips, plus increased 401(k) limits. Taxes: Corporate rate stays at […]
Vacation Rollover in the United States 2026
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 Vacation Rollover, Forfeiture, and Payout Liability in the United States: 2026 Table of Contents TL;DR: The Erosion of the “Gratuity” Doctrine The Federal Vacuum and the Rise of State Sovereignty The “Prohibited Forfeiture” Quadrant (The Big Four) The Emerging “Earned Paid Leave” Regimes The “Statutory Payout” Jurisdictions The “Written Notice” Jurisdictions The […]
Canadian Vacation Rollover for 2026
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 Canadian Vacation Entitlement, Pay Accrual, and Rollover Protocols for 2026 TL;DR: The 2026 Compliance Essentials As we enter 2026, Canadian employers face a complex landscape of vacation entitlements. The critical takeaway is the distinction between vacation time (which often has a “use-it-or-lose-it” deadline) and vacation pay (a financial liability that almost never […]
US Tax Compliance March 2026
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 US Tax Compliance Deadlines: March 2026 Article Contents TL;DR: The Convergence of Statutory Time The Mechanics of Tax Time: The “Weekend Effect” Monday, March 2, 2026: Farmers & Paper Filers Monday, March 16, 2026: Pass-Throughs & International Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Electronic Filing Master Compliance Calendar (Table) Strategic Analysis and Compliance Nuances […]
US Tax Compliance January 2026
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 United States Tax Compliance and Filing Obligations: January 2026 January 2026 Tax Watch Navigating the Critical Start of the Filing Season Current Status: Preparing for 2025 Returns TL;DR: The 2026 Filing Season January 2026 presents a unique convergence of new legislation and calendar dynamics for US tax compliance. Key takeaways include: The […]
2025 US Business Tax Deadlines
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 2026 US Business Filing Calendar for Tax Year 2025 TL;DR The 2026 filing season (covering Tax Year 2025) brings critical date shifts due to weekends. Key W-2 and 1099-NEC deadlines move to February 2, 2026. Pass-through entity returns (Partnerships/S Corps) are due March 16, 2026. The electronic filing threshold has dropped to […]
Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Federal Holidays
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Federal Holidays 2025 TL;DR A new Executive Order has mandated the closure of federal executive departments on December 24 and December 26, 2025. Combined with the statutory Christmas Day holiday, this creates a historic five-day weekend for most federal employees. Key takeaways include: Legal Status: Dec 24 […]
Full-Time Employee Defined for Each State
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 Analysis of “Full-Time” Status Across the United States TL;DR: The “Full-Time” Confusion The definition of a “full-time employee” in the US is not a single number. It is a fragmented mix of federal and state laws. While the FLSA uses a 40-hour standard for overtime, the ACA uses a 30-hour standard for […]
Gross-Up Bonus
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 Gross-Up Bonuses: Mechanics, Risks, and Liability TL;DR A “gross-up” is a complex strategy where employers cover the employee’s tax burden to guarantee a specific net amount (e.g., a $500 spot bonus). In 2025, executing this incorrectly exposes companies to significant risks, including “Step Function” errors involving Social Security thresholds. Miscalculating these amounts […]
How to Automate Overtime and Avoid Compliance Fines
See Demo 1-800-714-5153 How to Automate Overtime and Avoid Compliance Fines TL;DR: The Essentials of Overtime Automation Manual payroll processing and outdated time clocks are creating massive financial liabilities through calculation errors, “buddy punching,” and compliance failures. By leveraging an automated workforce management system like TimeTrex, organizations can: Eliminate Error: Automate complex FLSA and California […]