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[Human Resource Capabilities](https://www.bukaty.com/payroll-accounting-2/human-resource-capabilities) - [Accounting Services](https://www.bukaty.com/payroll-accounting-2/accounting-services) # News & Insights ## Bukaty Companies ![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Social_Media_Thumbnail.jpg) Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2026/2026%20Spring%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_159528761PCORIfee%20increase%2011.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20Spring%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_159528761PCORIfee%20increase%2011.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/annual-pcori-fee-increases-11) April 28, 2026 ## [Annual PCORI fee increases 11%](https://insights.bukaty.com/annual-pcori-fee-increases-11) At the end of last year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released [Notice 2025-61](https://www.irs.gov/irb/2025-45_IRB#NOT-2025-61) announcing the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee.  [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/annual-pcori-fee-increases-11) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2026/2026%20Spring%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_1609183112_IRS%20file%20rule%20qualified%20tips.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20Spring%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_1609183112_IRS%20file%20rule%20qualified%20tips.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-final-rule-expands-definition-of-qualified-tips-covered-occupations) April 28, 2026 ## [IRS final rule expands definition of qualified tips and covered occupations](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-final-rule-expands-definition-of-qualified-tips-covered-occupations) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a [Final Rule](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.govinfo.gov%2Fcontent%2Fpkg%2FFR-2026-04-13%2Fpdf%2F2026-07104.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmamundsen%40bukaty.com%7Cb2c884139f5c4d00b1eb08dea487fd0b%7Cd4d7215470154847a517f1229e68e85a%7C0%7C0%7C639129101134126305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lL%2F5Lykb8PRgWNIY37gz0cGSwLb9gPdmZCZ%2F2REbcGs%3D&reserved=0) clarifying the definition of qualified tips under the “no-tax-on-tips” provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ([OBBBA](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finsights.bukaty.com%2Fhr-matters%2F3-provisions-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-impacting-employers&data=05%7C02%7Cmamundsen%40bukaty.com%7Cb2c884139f5c4d00b1eb08dea487fd0b%7Cd4d7215470154847a517f1229e68e85a%7C0%7C0%7C639129101134155671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IqKd0KXcs7lVXJb2IYT34L2WfGnEzW%2FoHTu7DpSWKTE%3D&reserved=0)). The rule also adds floral designers, visual artists and gas pump attendants to the [list of occupations](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fforms-pubs%2Foccupations-that-customarily-and-regularly-received-tips-on-or-before-december-31-2024&data=05%7C02%7Cmamundsen%40bukaty.com%7Cb2c884139f5c4d00b1eb08dea487fd0b%7Cd4d7215470154847a517f1229e68e85a%7C0%7C0%7C639129101134175779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v%2Fo2V6E6K4bR0bXDaqh93LbxpKFsZEMZsS16k%2BTtZO0%3D&reserved=0) that... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-final-rule-expands-definition-of-qualified-tips-covered-occupations) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_180706958_payperiodComplex.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_180706958_payperiodComplex.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/pay-period-complexity-in-2026) February 9, 2026 ## [Pay period complexity in 2026](https://insights.bukaty.com/pay-period-complexity-in-2026) *Employers should consider biweekly payroll implications * Biweekly pay schedules typically produce 26 pay periods per year, generally resulting in two paychecks a month. Because of a calendar anomaly, it’s possible employees may receive 27 paychecks this year rather than the standard 26. While it’s... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/pay-period-complexity-in-2026) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_354076945W2400600.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_354076945W2400600.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-releases-new-w-2-revised-for-obbba-requirements) February 9, 2026 ## [IRS releases new Form W-2, revised for OBBBA requirements](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-releases-new-w-2-revised-for-obbba-requirements) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released a [revised Form W-2](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw2.pdf) and [draft instructions](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/iw2w3--dft.pdf) to accommodate the tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed in 2025. For employers, the [OBBBA provisions](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/3-provisions-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-impacting-employers) create additional reporting requirements starting in 2026 that are... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-releases-new-w-2-revised-for-obbba-requirements) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_770646966LaborLawPoste400600.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_770646966LaborLawPoste400600.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/get-the-latest-labor-law-postings) February 9, 2026 ## [Get the latest labor law postings](https://insights.bukaty.com/get-the-latest-labor-law-postings) Employers are legally responsible for posting a number of federal and state labor law posters.Failure to display relevant posters in a conspicuous area within an employee workplace can result in costly fines.  [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/get-the-latest-labor-law-postings) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_225410052026mileagerate600400.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20News%20You%20Can%20Use/2026%20News%20you%20can%20use%20images/AdobeStock_225410052026mileagerate600400.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-sets-2026-mileage-rates) February 9, 2026 ## [IRS sets 2026 mileage rates](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-sets-2026-mileage-rates) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued [Notice 2026-10](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-26-10.pdf), increasing the business standard mileage rate to 72.5 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2026.  [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/irs-sets-2026-mileage-rates) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/AdobeStock_1837050131ACAFORM.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_1837050131ACAFORM.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/1094-/-1095-aca-reporting-deadlines-approaching) February 9, 2026 ## [1094 / 1095 ACA reporting deadlines approaching](https://insights.bukaty.com/1094-/-1095-aca-reporting-deadlines-approaching) The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires certain employers to annually submit Forms 1094 / 1095 summarizing affordability, enrollment status and other group health plan details. Forms must be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and provided to covered individuals by published deadlines. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/1094-/-1095-aca-reporting-deadlines-approaching) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/AdobeStock_61211215_reportingrequirements.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_61211215_reportingrequirements.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/account-based-plans-could-escape-creditable-coverage-notice-requirements) February 9, 2026 ## [Account-based plans could escape creditable coverage notice requirements](https://insights.bukaty.com/account-based-plans-could-escape-creditable-coverage-notice-requirements) Each year plan sponsors of group health plans are required to [notify](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/creditable-coverage-notices-due-october-15)Medicare-eligible plan participants if their prescription drug coverage is at least as good as Medicare coverage. A [proposed rule](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/28/2025-21456/medicare-program-contract-year-2027-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program#p-1025) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks to ease the reporting... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/account-based-plans-could-escape-creditable-coverage-notice-requirements) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2025/2025%20fall%20newsletter/AdobeStock_534487372_600400_CAA.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2025/2025%20fall%20newsletter/AdobeStock_534487372_600400_CAA.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/caa-faq-provides-clarity-on-gag-attestationscaa-faq-provides-clarity-on-gag-attestations) October 29, 2025 ## [CAA FAQ provides clarity on gag attestations](https://insights.bukaty.com/caa-faq-provides-clarity-on-gag-attestationscaa-faq-provides-clarity-on-gag-attestations) In an effort to boost health care cost transparency and increase positive member health outcomes, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), was adopted in 2022. A Gag Clause Prohibition is among the act’s provisions and forbids plan sponsors from entering agreements with health care providers,... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/caa-faq-provides-clarity-on-gag-attestationscaa-faq-provides-clarity-on-gag-attestations) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2025/2025%20fall%20newsletter/AdobeStock_665174483600X400_PTO.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2025/2025%20fall%20newsletter/AdobeStock_665174483600X400_PTO.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/promoting-pto-utilization) October 29, 2025 ## [Promoting PTO utilization](https://insights.bukaty.com/promoting-pto-utilization) Reports show that nearly a quarter of U.S. workers opted to not utilize any paid time off (PTO) last year, emphasizing the need for employers to know the difference between simply offering PTO and encouraging time off. 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