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Tax Compliance
Stay compliant with tax regulations and filing requirements
The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT): How Business Owners Keep Life Insurance Out of Their Taxable Estate
An ILIT can keep a life insurance payout out of your taxable estate and provide liquidity to pay estate taxes without forcing a business sale. Learn how ILITs work, the three-year rule, Crummey powers, and common mistakes that bring the policy back into your estate.
Italy's Regime Forfettario in 2026: How Freelancers Use the 15% Flat Tax — and Why the Side-Income Threshold Just Rose to €35,000
Italy's regime forfettario taxes freelancers at a 15% flat rate (5% for new activities) on deemed profit. Learn 2026 eligibility, the new €35,000 side-income threshold, and the bookkeeping that keeps the regime from becoming a surprise exit.
Kenya's Significant Economic Presence Tax and eTIMS Mandate: What the 2026 Threshold Removal Means for Freelancers Getting Paid From Abroad
Kenya removed the threshold for Significant Economic Presence Tax in 2026 and expanded eTIMS to all businesses. Learn what the 3% SEP tax means for freelancers paid from abroad and how eTIMS invoicing keeps you compliant with KRA.
Minimum Wage Goes Up in 22+ States and Localities in 2026: A Multi-State Employer's Guide to Staying Compliant Without Overpaying Payroll Taxes
Minimum wage rises in 22+ states and dozens of localities on Jan 1 and July 1, 2026. Learn the multi-state compliance map, tip credit interplay, and payroll controls that keep a single underpayment from becoming a multi-state audit.
Minimum Wage Just Went Up in More Than 20 States and Cities: A July 2026 Payroll Update Checklist for Small Employers
More than 20 states and cities raised minimum wage on July 1, 2026. Use this July payroll checklist to verify rates, tip credits, and youth wages before the next pay run violates a city ordinance you didn't check.
Mobile Notary and Loan Signing Agent Bookkeeping: Separating Notary Fees From Signing Fees, Mileage Deductions, and the Self-Employment Tax Line Most Notaries Miss
Mobile notaries and loan signing agents juggle state-capped notary fees and market-rate signing fees. Learn how to separate them for Schedule C, track mileage correctly, and handle the self-employment tax distinction that trips most notaries.
Montana LLC Vehicle Registration in 2026: Why Domestically Registered Cars Still Trigger Use Tax at Home
A Montana LLC plate does not erase sales or use tax at home. Learn how states assess use tax when a Montana-registered vehicle lives in-state, what triggers an audit, and how to stay compliant.
Nigeria's 2026 Tax Reform Act: What the New ₦50 Million Small Company Exemption and ₦800,000 Personal Tax-Free Threshold Mean for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
Nigeria's 2026 Tax Reform Act created a ₦50M small company exemption and a ₦800K personal tax-free threshold. Learn who qualifies, how the 0% company rate works, and the bookkeeping that keeps a freelancer on the right side of the new FIRS system.
Ontario Just Cut Its Small Business Tax Rate to 2.2%: What the July 1, 2026 Change and CRA's New Schedule 23A Mean for Incorporated Canadian Owners
Ontario cut its small business rate to 2.2% on July 1, 2026 and CRA added Schedule 23A for provincial allocation. Learn who qualifies for the 88% combined rate base, how to apportion active business income, and the bookkeeping that keeps the return from bouncing.
Oregon's New Paystub Transparency Law: What SB 906's Written Payroll-Code and Deduction Disclosure Requirement Means for Employers Hiring in 2026
Oregon's SB 906 in 2026 requires employers to disclose payroll codes and deductions in writing. Learn what the paystub must show, the written notice trigger, and the payroll controls that keep a $500 per violation from stacking.
OSHA's Heat Rule Is Stalled But Enforcement Isn't: What the 2026 National Emphasis Program's 2,400 Annual Heat Inspections Mean for Small Employers With Outdoor Crews
OSHA's formal heat rule is stalled, but the 2026 National Emphasis Program means 2,400 heat inspections a year. Learn what the NEP requires for outdoor and non-climate-controlled crews and the bookkeeping that proves compliance.
The Philippines' 8% Flat Tax vs. Graduated Rates: How Freelancers Under the ₱3 Million BIR Threshold Should Actually Choose in 2026
Philippine freelancers under ₱3M can choose 8% flat tax on gross or graduated rates on net. Learn how the election works in 2026, what you give up with the flat rate, and the ledger that makes the choice obvious before registration.