Business traveler and the 2026–2027 IRS per diem rates ($329 high-cost / $230 other CONUS)
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What are the new IRS per diem rates for 2026–2027?

What are the new IRS per diem rates for 2026–2027? Notice 2026-60 sets the high-low per diem rates at $329 for high-cost localities and $230 elsewhere in CONUS, effective October 1, 2026. Transportation-industry M&IE is $80 CONUS and $86 OCONUS, and the incidental-only rate stays at $5 per day. Every October, a wave of expense-policy…

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Do You Qualify for the Paid Family Leave Credit? (2026)

Does my business qualify for the new paid family leave credit? If you pay wages during qualifying leave — or pay premiums for a PFML insurance policy — you likely do. The paid family leave credit is now permanent under the Working Families Tax Cuts, and IRS Notice 2026-28 (Aug. 5, 2026) explains how to…

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If you’ve received an IRS tax audit letter, the first thing you need to do is check ‘this’ before responding.

  Received an IRS Letter? That envelope can make anyone’s heart drop. This guide turns that panic into a clear, manageable plan, showing you exactly what to do, what to say, and how to protect yourself. You know that exact feeling, right? You’re sifting through your mail—junk, bill, junk… and then, *bam*. There it is….