Staying payroll‑compliant in 2026 is both essential and increasingly difficult. Payroll compliance means following all federal, state, and local wage, tax, and reporting laws when paying employees. New state rules, multi‑state hiring, and faster enforcement can trigger IRS penalties, wage claims, and costly rework.
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How to Eliminate Payroll Headaches for Real Estate Brokers
Real estate payroll is anything but routine. Agents earn irregular commissions, offices blend W-2 staff with 1099 agents, and multi-state deals trigger complex tax rules, making manual payroll a magnet for errors and penalties. The fastest path to fewer headaches is adopting real estate payroll software that calculates commissions, supports both W-2 and 1099 workers, […]
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Rhode Island TCI (Temporary Caregiver Insurance)
In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013. Rhode Island TCI offers qualifying employees paid leave to care for their loved ones in certain situations.
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Student Loan Garnishments: Do You Have to Start Withholding for the Government?
Approximately 42 million people have federal student loans, and more than five million are in default. And as of January 2026, federal student loan wage garnishment is restarting. Employers will be responsible for garnishing employees’ wages if they are in default.
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Minimum Wage Posters: Are You Displaying the Right Notices?
Do you really know what minimum wage posters you have to display around your office? Many employers don’t, and that can lead to penalties. If you’re even slightly unsure, read on. Failing to post required federal, state, and local posters isn’t just a minor oversight; it could cost you.
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State W-4 Forms: Don’t Forget to Collect from New Hires
When 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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New W-4 Form: IRS Makes Minor Changes to 2026 Form, Plus One Big Beautiful Bill Act Updates
You 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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Your Guide to Navigating Through Personal Use of Company Car Rules
Do your employees use company-owned or leased vehicles for personal reasons? If so, you need to know how to handle reporting personal use of company car for wage and tax purposes.
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What Is Mileage Reimbursement? 2026 Rates and More
As a business owner, running errands is inevitable. But sometimes, you are too busy to make the run yourself. You might send an employee to pick up something or handle a task for you. If you find yourself counting on employees to use their personal cars for business, consider offering mileage reimbursement. So, what is […]
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How to Handle Pay and Employment Issues When You Hire Remote Workers
Remote work is becoming more common. If you hire remote workers who work in a different state than where your business is located, you need to know how to handle pay and employment issues.
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