TIGTA says IRS exam revenue dropped 35% and audit staffing fell 27% in fiscal 2025. Here's why weaker enforcement doesn't lower your recordkeeping risk.
Ottawa released the product-level counter-tariff schedule — 700+ lines across three rate tiers, effective 12:01 a.m. September 8, 2026.
BEA's second estimate holds Q2 GDP at 1.5% while corporate profits surge and PCE inflation is revised up to 5.3%. What it means for your margins.
The IRS will shut off the FIRE e-filing system Nov. 19, 2026. Every information-return filer must move to IRIS and get a new TCC first.
IRS Q4 2026 interest rates hold at 7% on underpayments. With the Sept. 15 estimated tax deadline near, here's what shorting a payment really costs.
The new IRS Tax Compliance Report (Letter 6574 for businesses) proves you're filed and paid up — without disclosing income. Here's how to use it.
Talks collapsed. 50% Section 338 duties hit ~$20B of Canadian goods Aug 22, and Canada answers Sept 8 on steel, dairy, appliances and more.
Intuit's Small Business Index shows firms with 1-9 employees cut 14,400 jobs in July 2026, down 0.11%. What the smallest-employer data means for your payroll.
SBA's Aug. 20 proposed rules cut ~1,000 size standards to 338 and raise thresholds sharply. Comments close Sept. 21. What it means for your business.
295 small group insurers filed 2027 rates at a median 14% increase, up from 11% last year. What employers should do before renewal season.
WA's 2027 UI wage base rises to $82,000 and the trust fund is forecast to trigger a solvency tax. Build it into next year's budget now.
The Section 338 duties were hours from taking effect when Trump announced a three-day pause. What importers should do with the extra 72 hours.
**Last reviewed:** August 18, 2026 Short answer: A Trump Account is a child-owned traditional IRA with special rules during the account’s growth period. Eligible children generally need a valid Social Security number and must be under 18 at the end of the election year. A qualifying U.S.-citizen child born after December 31, 2024, and before January...
WA added 11,100 jobs in Q2 but is down 1,200 over the year. Participation fell to 62.3%, lowest since 1976. What it means for hiring and payroll planning.
July retail sales dropped to $763.6B, led by autos and online. Sales are still up 5% annually. Here's how to read the split before you forecast Q4.