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Learn MoreAs employers finalize their 2026 budgets, rising healthcare costs are forcing tougher decisions in financial planning and employee benefits. Medical and prescription drug expenses are projected to increase by 8.4% next year, with pharmaceutical costs climbing even higher, according to…
As finance and HR leaders develop 2026 salary budgets, errors in payroll execution can quickly undermine the impact of planned pay raises. Employees rely on their pay to cover rising costs and navigate an uncertain economy – and payroll mistakes…
The IRS announced it isn't planning late-in-the-game changes to tax year 2025 Forms W-2 and other payroll forms, such as the 941. That’s the case even though the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) says employees can take deductions on…
The IRS has started rolling out guidance on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which contains the no-tax-on-overtime provision and much more. Not only is HR 1 vast, but parts of it are retroactive, and that includes the overtime provision,…
On Aug. 7, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order expanding 401(k) plans’ ability to include alternative investments – such as private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies – broadening options beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Jaime Magyera, Head of Retirement…
The July jobs report missed expectations by a wide margin, disrupting finance teams’ forecasts of headcount, wages and revenue. This disruption has introduced significant labor data uncertainty, complicating budgeting and strategic planning. Shortly afterward, President Trump fired the head of…
The IRS has explained how to handle taxes if a retirement plan participant doesn’t cash a distribution check and another check is issued. When a company’s retirement plan administrator issues a distribution check to a participant, federal income tax must…
July 26 marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a civil rights law that fundamentally reshaped workplace access and obligations. But even after decades of case law and EEOC guidance, many companies still get the basics…
The IRS has released two revenue procedures, containing info employers need to ensure Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance next year. The new numbers are pertinent as employers are researching health insurance plans and gearing up for open enrollment. As in…
The Department of Labor (DOL) has quietly issued a wage investigation policy change that could significantly reduce the financial impact of the agency's administrative investigations. It was released during a busy news cycle focused on the negotiations and passage of…
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law, with numerous tax implications for employers as well as employees. HR 1 extends many expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For example, the 2017…
A recent appellate court decision in Ohio should catch the attention of any business leader managing workforce risk. In Shephard v. CrossCountry Mortgage, a jury awarded a former CPA $2.1 million after finding she was terminated due to age discrimination…
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