Section 530A accounts, commonly known as Trump accounts, are early childhood savings vehicles intended to give children a head start for a secure financial future. Starting on July 4, 2026, contributions to these accounts can be made by individuals, employers, government entities and charities, but families must set up a child’s account first.   Accede […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in a “fact sheet” available on its website, has made a significant change to the way it conducts I-9 audits. Specifically, ICE has broadened what it considers to be a “substantive” violation on an I-9. This change is likely to increase the financial penalties employers face during an audit, impacting […]

On March 25, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize how the government handles money—switching from paper-based payment to electronic payment. The Order mandates that effective September 30, 2025, the federal government will cease issuing paper checks for any disbursements, including tax refunds. Additionally, payments made to the federal government must also be […]

The U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed regulations providing rules and definitions related to the new one percent excise tax, enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), on certain remittance transfers that occur after December 31, 2025   Accede al recurso completo Fuente: KPMG

En el marco de Semana IHRproviders 2026 se celebró el webinar América: situación y novedades prácticas para compañías con actividad en América, una sesión en la que firmas especializadas abordaron cuestiones clave para empresas con empleados en América Latina y Estados Unidos, analizando la evolución del contexto geopolítico y su impacto en la movilidad internacional. […]

Cuando una empresa decide contratar personal en Estados Unidos, es clave entender que el coste laboral no se limita al salario bruto. Existen una serie de cargas patronales obligatorias que recaen exclusivamente sobre el empleador y que deben tenerse en cuenta para una correcta planificación financiera. A continuación, se analiza el coste total de tener […]

On 22 January 2026, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. Although the withdrawal does not alter federal anti discrimination statutes, it marks a significant shift in the agency’s approach to harassment and its interpretation of civil rights legislation. This article outlines how […]