Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes: Understanding Box 14b on 2026 Form W-2
Form W-2 now includes Box 14b for reporting Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes. Learn when employers must report these codes and why they matter for tipped employees.
1099 Threshold for 2026: What the New IRS Rules Mean for You
Starting in tax year 2026, the reporting threshold for Form 1099-NEC and most Form 1099-MISC payment categories rises from $600 to $2,000. The change comes from the One Big Beautiful...
California New Hire Form DE-34 and Withholding Forms DE-9 & DE-9C Filing Requirements
California employers have several payroll reporting requirements to keep up with, from reporting new hires on Form DE-34 to filing quarterly Forms DE-9 and DE-9C. This guide covers what each form is, the information you need, filing deadlines, and potential penalties for late or missing reports.
Form 1099-NEC Instructions for 2026 Tax Year: A Complete Guide
2026 Form 1099-NEC 2026 updates include new $2,000 threshold, golden parachute reporting changes and more. Here's what filers need to know before the 2027 filing season.
Pay Cycle Explained: Types, Benefits, and How to Choose the Right Payroll Schedule
Learn about different pay cycles, their benefits, and how to choose the right payroll schedule to ensure timely employee payments and payroll compliance.
7 Common Payroll Data Challenges That Slow Down Form 941 Filing
Payroll data issues can delay Form 941 filing. Learn the seven most common challenges, why they happen, and how to eliminate them before the IRS deadline.
1099-DA vs. 1099-B: How Crypto Tax Reporting Differs from Stock Reporting
Understand how Form 1099-DA differs from Form 1099-B and how the IRS is changing crypto tax reporting. Learn the key differences in cost basis reporting, wash sale rules, and digital asset transaction reporting.
What is Form 5498 and Why Does Your IRA Custodian Send It?
Every spring, millions of IRA holders diligently gather their W-2s, 1099s, and various tax documents to file their returns. And then, just when they think they’re done, another envelope arrives...
What is IRS Form 1099-DA? The Complete Guide for Crypto Investors
If you traded, sold, or exchanged cryptocurrency in 2025, your tax situation just got a lot more structured. For the first time, centralized crypto exchanges are required to report your...