Tips for Addressing Employee Well-Being
Happy employees tend to be more engaged and more productive. The opposite is also true. When people feel disconnected or undervalued, performance often suffers. The real question for leaders is what actually makes employees feel happy and supported at work. What today’s workforce wants Research continues to show a shift in employee priorities, especially among […]
Understanding Trump Accounts
Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts designed for U.S. citizens under the age of 18 who have a Social Security number. Launching July 4, the program will provide $1,000 to every American child born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028. An authorized individual — prioritized in order as a legal guardian, a parent, […]
What is Vibe Coding?
The term “vibe coding” was coined by computer scientist and OpenAI cofounder Andrej Karpathy, reflecting a shift in how software is created. In principle, anyone — not just trained developers — can prompt an AI system to build functional code, often producing a working prototype in real time. How vibe coding works Vibe coding replaces […]
Seasonal Help? Part-Time Help? Don’t Forget the Taxes!
Seasonal and part-time employees may work fewer hours or only during certain times of the year, but employers should remember that these workers are generally subject to the same federal payroll tax requirements as other employees. According to the IRS, wages paid to seasonal and part-time employees are generally subject to federal income tax withholding, […]
IRS Makes Rare Midyear Change to Mileage Rates
In Announcement 2026-11, the IRS has announced that starting July 1, 2026, the revised standard mileage rates are: (1) Business: 76 cents per mile (up from 72.5 cents per mile) (2) Medical and moving: 23.5 cents per mile (up from 20.5 cents per mile) The mileage rate that applies to the deduction for charitable contributions […]