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Posted on July 8, 2026 by McKenna K. Coffeen
One of the most common concerns families face when discussing long-term care is cost. Whether care is provided at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home, long-term care expenses can become significant very quickly. In Wisconsin, nursing home care can cost thousands of dollars each month, and even part-time in-home assistance […]
Posted on June 24, 2026 by McKenna K. Coffeen
When a loved one begins to need help with daily activities, families often face difficult decisions about care. Long-term care is not limited to nursing homes—it includes a wide range of services that help individuals manage daily living when age, illness, disability, or cognitive decline makes independent living difficult. Long-term care may include help with […]
Posted on May 29, 2026 by Mary Ellen Schill
On May 29, 2026, the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2027. With respect to contribution limits, and reflecting the inflationary environment, the limits are higher than the ones for 2026 and the required deductible and out-of-pocket maximums have increased as well. As a reminder, these inflation adjusted amounts are effective for calendar […]
Posted on May 28, 2026 by Nicole L. Stangl
On May 14, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a proposal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”) seeking to rescind EEO-1 reporting requirements for all eligible employers, along with EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4, and EEO-5 data collection, and reporting requirements under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans […]
Posted on February 11, 2026 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap lottery will open at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 4 and will close at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19. The registration fee for this year is $215 per registration. New Weighted Selection Process […]
Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2026 optional standard mileage rates today for computing the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. The most notable change is the per mile increase for business use mileage. Effective January 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates for the use of a […]
Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill, Nicole L. Stangl and Morgan H. Sweeney
President Trump signed H.R. 1 (commonly known as, the One Big Beautiful Bill) into law on July 4, 2025, which includes a no tax on overtime provision effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. Under H.R. 1, employees can take an above the line deduction for “Qualified Overtime.” The deduction is subject to annual […]
Posted on November 17, 2025 by Linda M. Danielson and J.P. La Chapelle
For generations, Wisconsin cranberry farms, like potato farms, have been more than businesses—they’ve been legacies. Passed down through families, these farms are rooted in tradition, hard work, and deep community ties. But as the industry evolves and families grow, succession planning becomes not just a smart strategy, it’s essential. Unlike many other sectors, retirement is […]
Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill
On November 13, 2025 the Internal Revenue Service announced the cost-of-living adjustments for the various qualified retirement plan limits. Almost all of the limits shown below have increased from last year. Qualified Plan Limit Cost-of-Living Adjustments 401(k) and 403(b) elective deferral limit 2025 – $23,500 2026 – $24,500 $200,000 compensation limit 2025 – $350,000 […]
Posted on October 24, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban and John N. Jacobson
Assembly Bill 281 (Senate Bill 287) would require certain Wisconsin employers to participate in the federal E-Verify program. The proposed mandate would apply to state agencies and local government units within Wisconsin. In addition, bidders on state contracts subject to the low-bid process would be required to enroll in E-Verify to qualify to bid. Insight […]