The IRS has released the 2026 tax brackets, along with updated federal income tax withholding tables for employers. Use these updated tax tables to calculate federal income tax on employee wages in 2026.
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State W-4 Forms: Don’t Forget to Collect from New Hires
January 2, 2026When you hire new employees, you must collect information to verify employment eligibility and run payroll. Federal Forms W-4 and I-9 are just the beginning when it comes to new employee forms. You may also need to collect state-specific forms, including your state’s W-4. What is the state W-4 form?
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What to Do When an Employee Is Exempt from Withholding
January 2, 2026Withholding taxes from employee wages is all part of Payroll 101. But, what happens when an employee is exempt from withholding?
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No Tax on Overtime: What to Know
January 2, 2026Tucked inside the massive One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed on July 4, 2025), the new “no tax on overtime,” rule gives many hourly workers a reason to pay closer attention to their pay stubs. Retroactive to January 2025, eligible employees can deduct a chunk of their overtime earnings from their federal taxable income. The […]
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New W-4 Form: IRS Makes Minor Changes to 2026 Form, Plus One Big Beautiful Bill Act Updates
January 2, 2026You don’t file Form W-4 with the IRS, but your payroll depends on it. Employers use Form W-4 to determine how much to withhold from an employee’s gross wages for federal income tax. How familiar are you with the new W-4 form for 2026?
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Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You Need
January 2, 2026Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise.
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Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Information for Employers
January 2, 2026The Connecticut paid sick leave law was the first state-mandated paid sick leave in the United States, dating back to 2012. In 2024, the state passed a major Connecticut sick leave expansion that begins in 2025.
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California Paid Sick Leave Law: What’s the Scoop?
January 2, 2026Some states, like California, require mandatory paid sick leave. The majority of California’s employers must offer paid sick leave to their employees. So, what is the California sick leave law?
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Colorado Delivery Fee: Knock, Knock? Who’s There?
December 30, 2025If you have a business in Colorado that delivers or ships products to customers within the state, you may be responsible for the Colorado delivery fee.
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