June 2026 CPI fell 0.4% and annual inflation dropped to 3.5%, but economists warn the relief tied to easing Iran tensions could be short-lived.
A new Washington law reshuffles Paid Family & Medical Leave premium contributions starting 2027 to avoid a $30M/year federal tax hit triggered by IRS guidance.
ESSB 6346 doubles WA's B&O filing threshold to $250,000 and boosts the small business credit — but the relief is tied to the state's new income tax surviving a court fight.
The National Taxpayer Advocate's 2026 mid-year report shows longer refund delays and worse phone service. Here's what business owners should know.
Stripe and Advent International's $53B bid for PayPal would combine two of the biggest names in small business payments. Here's what's at stake.
Washington's 2026 overtime-exempt salary threshold hit $80,168.40, converging small and large employer schedules for the first time. Here's what changed.
Intuit's QuickBooks Small Business Index shows employment fell 0.10% in June 2026 while average revenue rose 0.40%. Here's what the mixed signal means.
The IRS and Security Summit's 2026 'Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself' campaign targets identity theft. Here's what small businesses and their bookkeepers should do.
NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index climbed 2.1 points to 97.4 in June 2026. Here's what's driving it and why owners are still holding back on hiring.
The IRS Business Tax Account got new Summer 2026 features: EIN verification letters, digital notices, and payments. Why small businesses should use it.
Treasury stopped minting pennies in 2026. Washington and other states now have cash-rounding rules. What businesses that take cash need to do.
The IRS is replacing First-Time Abate with automatic penalty relief for businesses with a clean 3-year filing history. Here's how it works.
The July 6 deadline to amend for retroactive R&D refunds has passed. Here's what small businesses can still claim as expensing goes permanent.
New OBBBA deductions for tips and overtime shift a reporting burden onto employers for tax year 2026. Here's what to set up before January.
A federal judge granted preliminary approval to the $38B swipe-fee deal. Merchants gain surcharge rights and rate cuts — but it isn't final yet.