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Tax Compliance
Stay compliant with tax regulations and filing requirements
How Barter Exchanges Report on Form 1099-B in 2026: Valuation, Trade Dollars, and the $600 Threshold
Barter exchanges file Form 1099-B for members with $600+ in trade dollars. Learn how barter income is valued at FMV, when trade dollars are taxable, and how to book barter without double-counting.
Do You Still Need to File a Beneficial Ownership Report? FinCEN's 2026 Rule Change and the New York LLC Transparency Act, Explained
FinCEN removed BOI reporting for domestic U.S. companies in 2026 while New York created its own transparency act for LLCs. Learn who still files where, deadlines, and the $500 daily penalty that still applies.
Brazil's MEI Revenue Cap Could Jump From R$81,000 to R$140,000: What Lula's 2026 Microentrepreneur Reform Bill Means for Freelancers
Brazil's government proposed raising the MEI revenue limit from R$81,000 to R$140,000 in 2026. Learn what the reform means for freelancers, the DAS tax, and when a microentrepreneur should migrate to Simples Nacional.
The California LLC Franchise Tax at $800/Year: Why Dissolving in December Still Owes January 1
California's $800 LLC franchise tax is due for any year the LLC exists on January 1. Learn why December dissolutions still owe, the short-year trap, and how to time formation and cancellation.
California's 2026 Privacy Law Now Covers Your Payroll: What the CRD's Expanded Pay Data Reporting Template Means for Employers
California's expanded pay data reporting template for 2026 adds contractor and privacy-covered fields. Learn what CRD now requires, the May filing deadline, and the payroll bookkeeping that keeps the report from becoming a $10K penalty.
Colombia's Simple Regime (RST) for Freelancers: How Sole Proprietors Trade Complex Deductions for a Flat Bimonthly Tax in 2026
Colombia's Régimen Simple de Tributación lets freelancers pay a flat bimonthly tax that replaces income tax and VAT. Learn 2026 RST brackets, when the flat rate beats the ordinary regime, and the electronic invoicing that keeps you eligible.
The COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refund Deadline Is July 10, 2026: Your Last Chance to Claim an Extended Refund Under Section 7508A
The IRS postponed COVID-19 disaster deadlines under Section 7508A and the Taxpayer Advocate says July 10, 2026 is the last day to protect your refund. Learn who qualifies, which returns are covered, and how to file a protective claim before the window closes.
The 2026 Estimated Tax Underpayment Penalty: How the IRS's 6–7% Quarterly Compounding Rate Actually Adds Up for Small Business Owners
The IRS underpayment penalty for 2026 is 6–7% with quarterly compounding. Learn how the penalty is calculated per quarter, the $1,000 safe harbors, and the bookkeeping that keeps a small business from paying interest on its own tax.
Florida's New Restaurant Service Charge Transparency Law: What Owners Must Disclose Before Adding Automatic Gratuity
Florida's new service charge transparency law will require restaurants to clearly disclose any automatic gratuity or service charge — amount, label, and who keeps it — before guests order and on the receipt. Learn what to disclose, how to fix your POS and payroll, and how to book service charges correctly.
The FTC Is Cracking Down on Influencer Disclosure Rules in 2026: What Small Brands Working With Creators Need to Document
The FTC's 2026 enforcement of endorsement guides means undisclosed influencer posts are a deceptive practice claim. Learn what a clear and conspicuous disclosure actually requires and the contract and payment record that proves it.
The FTC Just Sent Made in USA Warning Letters to Seven Companies: What Small Manufacturers and Sellers Must Prove Before Using the Label
The FTC warned seven companies over unqualified Made in USA claims. Learn the all or virtually all standard, qualified claims, and the documentation small manufacturers need before putting Made in USA on packaging or listings.
Illinois Delayed Its Ban on Card Swipe Fees for Sales Tax and Tips to 2027 — But a Federal Court Just Upheld Part of It Anyway
Illinois banned interchange fees on sales tax and tips but delayed it to 2027; a federal court upheld part of the ban in 2026. Learn what the ban means for small merchants, what the injunction left intact, and the bookkeeping that separates tax and tips from swipe fees.