As a reminder, Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will take effect on January 1, 2026. All Minnesota employers are required to participate in the state-administered program unless they receive an exemption by offering a comparable private plan....
The Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program represents a significant shift for employers who do not currently offer retirement benefits.
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the bill knowns as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This legislation has significant tax consequences, many of which are effective for 2025. Key takeaways from the bill include: Extending and/or making...
Intuit has announced an upcoming price increase for QuickBooks Online (QBO), which will take effect on the July 2025 billing cycle.
This article marks the beginning of Smith Schafer’s informative series on Minnesota’s new Paid Leave Law, which takes effect January 1, 2026. The purpose of MN Paid Leave is to provide short-term assistance for family and medical leave; it will be paid directly by...
Once more, the season has arrived for businesses to strategize and organize their tax filing and payment strategies.