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Richard Sharp 12/20/25 Richard Sharp 12/20/25

IRS Moves Toward All‑Electronic Refunds: What Taxpayers Need to Know

The IRS has officially started phasing out paper refund checks and the change could impact how you receive your money in 2026. Here’s what’s happening and what you need to do now.

Richard Sharp 11/28/25 Richard Sharp 11/28/25

Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave: What Small Businesses Need to Know Before 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s new Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program kicks in. This law gives employees up to 20 weeks of paid leave for family or medical reasons, with costs shared between employers and employees through payroll contributions.

Richard Sharp 9/26/25 Richard Sharp 9/26/25

Overtime Just Got a Little Sweeter — Here’s How to Keep More of It.

Let’s be honest — overtime can feel like a love-hate relationship. You love the bigger paycheck, but hate the bigger tax bill that follows. Good news: thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (yes, that’s really what they called it), Uncle Sam is finally giving your overtime a bit of a tax break.