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No Tax on Tips Rule for Influencers, Bellhops Floated by IRS

Workers in a wide range of industries—from bellhops to influencers—will be eligible for a new tax break on tips the IRS outlined Friday.

New Jersey Issues 2026 Unemployment, Family-Leave Wage Bases

New Jersey announced its 2026 taxable wage bases for unemployment insurance, temporary disability insurance, and family-leave insurance purposes on the Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.

Nevada Announces 2026 Unemployment-Taxable Wage Base

Nevada’s unemployment-taxable wage base for 2026 will be $43,700, according to an update on the state’s unemployment insurance website.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul Announce 2026 Minimum Wages

Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, announced minimum wage increases for calendar year 2026 on their city websites.

IRS Releases 2025-2026 Rates for Business Travel Expenses

The IRS Tuesday issued a notice on the annual per diem rates for business travel expenses for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, effective Oct. 1.

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IRS Releases Publication 1220, E-File Reporting Specs

Electronic filing specifications for 2025 federal information returns, including Forms 1099, were released Sept. 23 by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Belmont, California, Announces 2026 Minimum Wage

The hourly minimum wage in Belmont, California, will rise to $18.95 from $18.30 for calendar year 2026, according to the city’s website.

Slovakia Passes €2.7 Billion in Cuts, Tax Hikes to Trim Deficit

Slovak lawmakers approved a €2.7 billion ($3.2 billion) package of higher taxes and spending cuts aimed at reducing one of the European Union’s highest budget deficits.

Florida Issues Minimum Wage Poster Effective Sept. 30

The Florida Commerce Department released an updated minimum wage poster effective Sept. 30 on its website.

Trump $100,000 H-1B Visa Move Under Review by California AG

California’s top lawyer slammed the Trump administration for adding a $100,000 application fee on the widely used H-1B visa program for skilled workers, saying it creates “uncertainty and unpredictability” for businesses in his state and that he is reviewing its legality.

Judge Denies Comcast Bid to Move Whistleblower Case From DOL

Comcast Corp. lost its bid to move its fight against company whistleblowers to a federal court, instead of pursuing it before a US Labor Department in-house judge.

H-1B Fee’s Sparse Details Sow Confusion at Schools, Nonprofits

Attorneys are still deciphering scant guidance from federal agencies on how President Donald Trump‘s new $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions will affect hospitals, educational employers, and recent graduates.

BGOV OnPoint: Shutdown Chances Rise as Democrats Vow to Meet

Congress is careening toward an Oct. 1 government shutdown as lawmakers remain divided over how to fund the government.

Meituan-Backed AI Robotics Firm Mech-Mind Is Said to Plan HK IPO

Mech-Mind Robotics Technologiesis planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong to raise about $200 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

Mohawk Industries Gets Final Nod on $1.9 Million Wage Settlement

Mohawk Industries Inc. will pay just over $1.9 million to a class of current and former workers after a federal district judge granted final approval to a wage and hour settlement.