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Massachusetts PFML Contribution Rate Changes for 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, Massachusetts shifts the employer PFML contribution from medical leave to family leave. Here's what changes. Aug 2026 Read more
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Minnesota ESST administrative rules took effect July 6 — here's what changed
Minnesota's new ESST administrative rules clarify accrual timing, the 80-hour threshold, indeterminate shifts, and more. Here's what employers need to know. Jul 2026 Read more
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Compliance Corner Q3 2026
Payroll and HR compliance updates for Q3 2026 — state withholding changes, PFML developments, IRS notices, visa tax withholding rules, and Illinois compensable time ruling. Jun 2026 Read more
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What Every Employer Needs to Know About Paying a Deceased Employee
When an employee dies, payroll has to get it right — tax treatment, W-2 reporting, and 1099-MISC filing all depend on when the payment is made. Here's the IRS guidance, explained. Jun 2026 Read more
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June 2026 product updates
Greenshades' June 2026 release adds a last-pay-run scheduling option for earnings, deductions, and benefits — plus expanded Minnesota Paid Leave filing coverage across all three scenarios. Jun 2026 Read more
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No tax on tips: The IRS has finalized the qualifying occupation list
The IRS has finalized the qualifying occupation list for the no tax on tips deduction. See all 60+ TTOC codes, payroll steps, and the 2028 sunset date. Apr 2026 Read more
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Regular vs Supplemental Wages: How to Classify Bonuses, PTO, and Fringe Benefits
Learn how payroll teams should classify bonuses, PTO payouts, reimbursements, and fringe benefits as regular or supplemental wages under IRS rules. Mar 2026 Read more
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Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFL): Employer Requirements, Premiums & Payroll Rules for 2026
Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave begins in 2026. Learn employer requirements, premium rates, payroll deductions, reporting rules, and remote worker coverage. Mar 2026 Read more
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What Every Employer Needs to Know About the 2026 Form W-4
Prepare for 2026 payroll with our employer-focused guide to Form W-4 updates, exemption deadlines, and key compliance steps. Feb 2026 Read more
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Handling Qualified Tips in 2025
Understand which tips qualify for the 2025 deduction, how employees calculate them, and what employers should provide during this transition year. Jan 2026 Read more
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Alabama’s Overtime Tax Exemption: What It Was and What Comes Next
Discover the impact of Alabama's temporary overtime tax exemption, its reporting requirements, and how Greenshades helps ensure compliance after the exemption ends in June 2025. Jun 2025 Read more
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Why Franchisees Should Bring Payroll In-House
Discover why bringing payroll in-house can benefit franchisees with improved control, compliance, and efficiency, eliminating common frustrations of outsourced payroll services. May 2025 Read more
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