No Tax on Overtime in 2026: The Complete Employer Guide
“No tax on overtime” is a federal income-tax deduction, created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that lets eligible workers deduct the premium portion of their FLSA overtime pay (the “half” of time-and-a-half) for tax years 2025 through 2028. It is capped at $12,500 for single filers and $25,000 for joint filers, and it […]
Bonus vs. Raise: The Tax and Retention Implications Employers Overlook
When you hand an employee a bonus or approve a raise, you probably think you’re making a straightforward financial decision. You’re not. Both choices carry hidden tax consequences, payroll ripple effects, and retention outcomes that most employers never see coming. The difference between these two compensation tools is far more complicated than it appears, and […]
Three New State Paid Leave Programs Launched and What Multi-State Employers Must Do Now
If you’re managing employees across multiple states, you’ve just inherited a compliance headache. Delaware, Minnesota, and Maine have launched new paid leave programs, and they don’t all play nicely together. Overlapping rules, conflicting deadlines, and stacking concerns can expose your business to serious penalties if you’re not careful. What you do in the next few […]
