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This page provides our valued members with the latest payroll news along with links to a variety of
resources at both the National and State Level.
 
If you have content suggestions, please let us know.
 

Secure Act Reminders

OBBB Reminders

  • No Tax on Tips

    • Effective 2025 - 2028 ​

  • No Tax on Overtime

    • Effective 2025 - 2028​

    • Applies to the "half" portion of "time and a half"

Get more information on the IRS Website

2026 Limits

 

State Updates - Recently in Effect 

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State Updates - Minimum Wage Increases â€‹â€‹

  • Arizona - $15.15/hr

  • California - $16.90/hr​

  • Colorado - $15.16/hr

  • Connecticut - $16.94/hr

  • Hawaii - $16/hr

  • Michigan - $13.73/hr

  • Missouri & Nebraska - $15/hr

  • Washington - $17.13/hr​​

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New Year Reminders - 

  • W4 Updates - â€‹

    • 2026 W4 Form available​

    • Check states for their availabilities

  • Remind employees to update their W4 for life changing event. â€‹

  • Employees claiming "exempt" on W4" needs to submit new form.  â€‹

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​Employees can go to the IRS website & use the Tax Withholding Estimator if they are unsure what to claim. 

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WI also has a Withholding Calculator

 

Check your states for similar forms and calculators. 

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Now is a great time to regather on how to improve your next year end.  

  • Start a list of what worked well & what didn't. 

  • Include items like: 

    • ​​Ensure all checks are voided

    • Benefit plans/deductions updates

    • Minimum wage updates

    • All updated address are entered it your system

    • Update your labor law posters

    • Any year end adjustments

      • Taxable payments like gift cards​

      • S-Corp

      • 3rd Party Sick Pay

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Additional Payroll Resources

 

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