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New Roth Catch-Up Rule in 2026: High Earners Over $145K Must Use Roth 401(k) for Catch-Ups
From 2026, catch-up contributions for 50+ workers earning >$145K–$150K prior-year FICA wages must be Roth — $8,000 regular or $11,250 super catch-up (60–63). What payroll must do.
The Accountant Shortage in 2026: Why 120,000 Openings, a 77% Shortage Index, and Rising Pay Define Hiring
BLS projects 120K+ accounting openings yearly while CPA pipeline shrinks — 77% shortage index, 134% hiring index, and why firms are rethinking pay and pathways.
Auto-IRA Mandates Just Expanded to Utah, Mississippi, and Philadelphia: A 2026 State-by-State Guide for Small Employers Without a 401(k)
Utah, Mississippi, and Philadelphia joined the auto-IRA wave in 2026 — Philadelphia as the first city. Learn which employers must auto-enroll, the 2026 deadlines, and how a 401(k) exempts you.
California Pay Data Reporting Due May 13, 2026: What SB 464 Changes for Employers With 100+ Workers
Pay data reports for 2025 due May 13 2026 — 100+ employee employers must file pay, demographic and new work-pattern data with CRD; SB 464 adds 23 job categories from 2027.
California's SB 216 Workers' Comp Mandate Was Delayed to 2028: What Contractors Must Still Prove by January 2026
SB 216 would have required every licensed contractor to carry workers' comp by Jan 1, 2026, but SB 1455 pushed universal coverage to Jan 1, 2028. Learn who must still prove coverage now and how to stay licensed.
Chicago Failed to Override the Tipped Wage Veto: What the Phase-Out to $16.60 by 2028 Means for Restaurants
Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson's veto — the tipped wage phase-out to full $16.60 minimum by July 1 2028 continues. Payroll and menu math for operators.
E-Verify Is Expanding Fast in 2026: What Florida's Proposed Universal Mandate and Indiana's New FAIRNESS Act Mean for Small Employers
Florida's HB 197 would expand E-Verify from 25+ to every private employer; Indiana's FAIRNESS Act covers every employer July 1, 2026 with $10K fines. Learn who must enroll and the day-one compliance steps.
Fed Holds Rates at 3.5–3.75% on June 17, 2026: What Warsh's First Hold Means for Borrowers
FOMC voted 12–0 June 17 2026 to hold fed funds at 3.5–3.75% and IORB at 3.65% — no 2026 cuts projected, five reform task forces launched.
Home Care Bookkeeping in 2026: The Accounting Guide Every Agency Needs
Home care bookkeeping: monthly closes by the 7th, EVV to payroll to billing, Medicaid/Medicare compliance, and the controls that prevent audit findings.
Malaysia's Gig Workers Act Is Now in Force: What Mandatory SOCSO at 1.25% Per Job Means for Platforms, Drivers, and Delivery Riders in 2026
Act 872 took effect March 2026. Platforms must register gig workers for SOCSO, deduct 1.25% per task, and face RM50,000 fines. Coverage starts at first task and lasts a year even if bookings pause.
Medical Courier Bookkeeping: HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, Per-Stop Pricing, and the Route Economics Most Couriers Miss
Medical couriers are business associates, not conduits, under HIPAA. Learn the BAA requirement, per-stop pricing math, and route economics for STAT vs. scheduled runs.
New Jersey's Final ABC Test Rule Takes Effect October 1, 2026: What the Codified Three-Prong Test Means for Independent Contractor Classification
NJDOL adopted final ABC test regulations May 5, 2026, effective Oct 1, 2026. Learn the codified A-B-C prongs, what the final rule scaled back, and the reclassification workflow.