Alerts

Stay on top of new and changing laws and regulations impacting your business with updates from our team of regulatory experts. Our alerts help you stay aware and make sense of federal, state, and regional compliance, from employer taxes and social security to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and paid leave.

Federal Government Shutdown

A federal government shutdown began October 1, 2025, affecting multiple federal agencies and services.

Deduction Eligible Tipped Occupations

The IRS and Treasury have introduced a preliminary list of tipped occupations that are eligible to claim a federal tax deduction for certain cash tips.

Roth Catch-up Final Regulations Issued

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations for the Roth Catch-up provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act.

2026 ACA Affordability Rate

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability rate for employer-sponsored health coverage will increase to 9.96% of an employee’s household income for the 2026 calendar plan year.

Maryland Updates Withholding Guidance For 2025

Maryland increases state’s individual income tax rate for highest earners and updates standard deduction amount for tax year 2025.

Missouri Paid Sick Leave Repealed

We are half-way through 2025 and with that there have been numerous new laws or requirements that will become effective the second half of this year.

New Federal Tax Deductions for Qualified Tips and FLSA Overtime

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, extends 2017 tax cuts and introduces significant changes to compensation rules.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Alabama Overtime Pay Exemption Expires

The Alabama overtime exemption that began on January 1, 2024, will expire on June 30, 2025. Overtime pay will be taxable as of July 1, 2025.

Tax Alert Tax Mid-Year Review

Recent legislative changes affecting employment, withholding, and local taxes are set to take effect starting July 1, 2025. Here’s a quick look at what’s changing—including a few retroactive updates.

Oregon Enacts New Pay Transparency Requirements for New Hires

Oregon has updated their wage and hour laws with new required disclosures.

HCM Mid-Year Review

We are half-way through 2025 and with that there have been numerous new laws or requirements that will become effective the second half of this year.

Idaho Lowers 2025 State Income Tax Rate

Idaho has reduced the individual income tax rate to 5.3%. The new rate goes into effect retroactively on January 1, 2025.

Utah Passes Bill Lowering Income Tax Rate For 2025

Utah Reduces Individual Income Tax Rate to 4.50% for 2025.

Georgia Passes Bill Lowering Income Tax Rate For 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, Georgia will begin phasing in reductions to the state’s individual income tax rate, starting with a retroactive cut for 2025.

2026 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits

The 2026 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits have been published for calendar year 2026.

Disaster Relief – Extended IRS Deadlines for HSA Contributions

The IRS has extended the 2024 deadline for HSA contributions for individuals in disaster areas in Arkansas, California, Kentucky, Tennessee, and certain areas in West Virginia.

2024 EEO-1 Filing Dates

The EEOC will collect 2024 EEO-1 reports from May 20, 2025, until June 24, 2025.

Delaware Paid Leave Extends First Quarter Payment Deadline

Delaware is extending the deadline for first quarter payments. Reports are still due on a quarterly basis.

Seattle Social Housing Tax