Preparing for an extra biweekly payroll period in 2026
For employers that run biweekly payroll, 2026 introduces a unique scheduling challenge. Because Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday, many [...]
Annual Standardized Wage Increases
As organizations plan their compensation strategies each year, many are leaning toward a “peanut butter” approach to pay—spreading standardized annual wage increases [...]
IRS Issues Guidance on New Trump Accounts for Children
IRS Issues Guidance on New Trump Accounts for Children On Dec. 2, 2025, the IRS issued Notice 2025-68 announcing upcoming regulations [...]
IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits
IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits The IRS has released Notice 2025-67, containing cost-of-living adjustments for 2026 that affect amounts employees [...]
Trump’s Early Initiatives May Impact Health Plan Compliance
In the first months of his second term, President Donald Trump and his administration have issued executive orders (EOs) and policy changes [...]
Health Coverage for Dependents: Federal Tax Rules
Many health plans provide coverage for employees’ dependent children. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health plans that cover dependent children to [...]