Every year, the amounts allowed for various federal tax benefits are subject to change based on inflation adjustments and legislation. This article provides some important tax figures for 2026, compared with 2025. Examples include the estate tax exemption, Social Security wage base, qualified retirement plan and IRA contribution limits, driving deductions, and more.

If an upcoming construction project meets certain criteria, your company may need to obtain a stormwater permit. This is part of the federal government’s ongoing effort through the Environmental Protection Agency to limit the pollutants that are washed untreated into our public water systems. Read on to find out if your project will require a permit.

“Don’t come into the office today, it’s flooded.” Imagine your dismay if you had to convey this message to your employees. One hopes such a thing will never happen, but a flood or some other type of weather disaster is a distinct possibility anywhere. That’s why, as this article explains, employers need sound, clearly communicated policies for closing facilities and deciding who gets paid.

Layoffs can be avoidable for a variety of reasons. When reducing your company’s headcount, you can ask older workers to waive their right to file age-bias suits, but federal law governs the terms of these accords rigidly. This article can help you understand how the statutory requirements work.