Payroll Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax Court Upholds 100% Penalty in Payroll Tax Case
A business owner may be held personally for unpaid payroll taxes due to a willful failure.
Payroll Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax Court Upholds 100% Penalty in Payroll Tax Case
A business owner may be held personally for unpaid payroll taxes due to a willful failure.
Payroll Taxes September 7, 2026
Higher Social Security Payroll Taxes No Longer Taboo for GOP
Some Republicans, like Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania, are slowly warming to the idea of raising payroll taxes on upper-income households to shore up Social Security.
Payroll September 1, 2026
What the New 1099 Reporting Rules Mean
The IRS has updated Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K for 2026 to separately report information related to tips and qualified overtime compensation.
Taxes August 24, 2026
Whiplash: The 5th Circuit Rewrites the Limited-Partner Self-Employment Tax Test; Tax Pros Should Check in With Clients
There’s an ongoing legal debate taking place in the courts over the self-employment tax treatment of partnership income that is flying below the radar for many busy tax professionals.
Benefits July 10, 2026
Commentary: Shoring Up Social Security with a Big Tax Hike? Bad Idea
Social Security needs reform, but the proposal from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno snowballs the coming crisis while squeezing the economy to buy time.
Benefits June 24, 2026
COUNTERPOINT: Social Security Should Not Be Privatized
"Social Security privatization is a false solution that would make retirement less secure for seniors while saddling workers with higher taxes and debt."
Payroll Taxes June 23, 2026
Mid-Year Payroll Tax Account Checkup
Failing to maintain current payroll tax accounts can create significant compliance issues for business owners.
Benefits June 18, 2026
A Simple Change Could Reshape Social Security’s Future, O’Malley Says
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley says raising the cap on income subject to Social Security payroll taxes could help address the system’s looming financial challenges.
Benefits June 10, 2026
Trustees: Social Security, Medicare Outlook Slightly Worse
Without any changes, the main Social Security trust fund would be depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032, one quarter earlier than projected last year, the Social Security trustees said in a report issued on June 9.
Payroll Taxes January 5, 2026
How to Avoid Costly Payroll Tax Mistakes
Starting a company is hard, but running it is harder—especially if you have employees, as most small businesses do. HR, in particular, is full of minefields related to taxes and other regulatory compliance.
Payroll Taxes December 3, 2025
New Washington State Payroll Tax Plan Emerges Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session
Progressive lawmakers in Olympia rolled out a new revenue proposal Tuesday that targets Washington's largest employers with a 5% payroll excise tax on wages above $125,000.
Payroll March 31, 2025
Patriot Payroll Ranks First for Payroll Tax Filing
U.S. News & World Report compared price, tax filing support, integrations and automations, and more to determine which popular payroll software options made the 2025 Best Payroll Software list.