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Resources & Insights
The OBBBA: Key Changes to Charitable Contribution Deductions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces three major changes to charitable contribution deductions beginning with the 2026 tax year. Taxpayers should be aware of these updates as they plan future giving strategies.
Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML): Employer Account Setup and Key Deadlines
This article is the third installment in our ongoing series designed to help Minnesota businesses understand and prepare for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. If you missed it, start with the first two articles in the series: Understanding...
Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML): Employer Exemption Process Explained
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....