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Social Security Wage Base Update

The wage base limit is the maximum wage that’s subject to Social Security tax for that year. In 2025, the Social Security Wage base was $176,100 and is increasing to

Federal 941 Payroll Tax Lookback Procedures

IRS Notice 931 (Rev. September 2025), Deposit Requirements for Employment Taxes, lists requirements for depositing payroll taxes such as federal income tax, social security and Medicare tax. If your company

Building Tomorrow’s Accounting Leaders: Why Young CPAs Need Strong Mentorship Programs

The accounting profession is undergoing a transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) automates routine tasks and clients increasingly expect proactive, strategic guidance, the firms that will thrive are those investing in

Strengthening Your 2026 Budget Through Strategic Vendor Review

In Summary: A strategic vendor review is a powerful yet often overlooked approach that can uncover savings, improve efficiency, and strengthen supplier relationships for businesses. By evaluating vendor consolidation opportunities,

Maximizing Year-End Cash Flow for Manufacturing Companies

As 2025 comes to a close, manufacturing businesses across the United States face another year of rapid change; tariffs, logistics pressures, and tax reforms continue to impact profitability. To help

BMSS 2025 Holiday Schedule

Preparing for 1099 and W-2 Season

The holidays are around the corner, and before we know it, January 2026 will be here! Let’s take a look at what we can do now to make the preparation

Reflect, Refine, and Rise: How HR Reviews Set the Stage for a Strong 2026

In Summary: Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCPPutting the “Resource” in Human Resources Consulting With the end of another calendar year quickly approaching, it’s time to identify what your HR goals should be

Important Update: Unauthorized GoFundMe Pages Affect Nonprofits

GoFundMe recently created donation pages for roughly 1.4 million nonprofit organizations without their knowledge or consent. These unauthorized pages caused significant confusion and concern across the nonprofit sector. Many of

Your Alabama Tax License Renewal is Due December 31, 2025

Beginning November 1, 2020, taxpayers are required to renew the State of Alabama Tax License annually. 2026 License Renewal Due Date: 12/31/2025 The My Alabama Taxes (MAT) website provides the

Strengthen Your Cyber Defenses Before It’s Too Late

Cybersecurity is not just an IT function—it’s a business imperative. Today’s attackers target people, processes, and technology, exploiting any weakness they can find. The difference between companies that survive and those that don’t often comes down to one principle: proactivity versus reactivity.

How the Government Shutdown Affects Taxpayers: What You Need to Know

The federal government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, has created significant disruptions at the IRS, with approximately 35,000 employees—nearly half the agency's workforce—now furloughed. As taxpayers face the critical October 15 extension deadline and businesses prepare for the upcoming filing season, understanding these impacts is essential for protecting your interests.

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