The Social Security wage base increases to $184,500 in 2026, up from $176,000 in 2025. Learn how this change affects payroll taxes for employees, employers, and self-employed individuals, what higher contributions mean for your budget, and how to plan ahead for rising FICA obligations in the upcoming tax year.

The IRS will end paper check payments on September 30, 2025, under Executive Order 1427, shifting fully to electronic transactions. Learn how this impacts tax refunds, benefits, and federal payments, why the change was made for security and efficiency, and what taxpayers should do now to update payment methods and avoid disruptions.

Starting in March 2025, significant updates are coming to Form NYS-45, affecting how you file quarterly withholding, wage reporting, and unemployment insurance returns. Here’s a quick rundown of the changes.