How do we handle benefits following the death of an employee

Answered by the HR experts of Mineral HR Some benefits need to be paid or transferred to beneficiaries, while others must be terminated. Both have rules you’ll … [Read more...]

Individual tax calendar: Key deadlines for the remainder of 2026

Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help you not … [Read more...]

Don’t sleep on these after-tax-day tips

With the April 15 tax filing deadline behind us, it’s tempting to forget about taxes until next year. But before you do, it’s in your best interest to tie up a … [Read more...]

Keeping “after-hours hustles” from draining your business

In some workplaces, employees stay late — not to finish pressing company projects — but to use their employers’ resources to pursue unauthorized side work. … [Read more...]

Material participation: Why it matters for LLP and LLC owners

The passive activity loss (PAL) rules may limit your ability to deduct losses from a business structured as a limited liability partnership (LLP) or limited … [Read more...]

Your post-tax-filing checklist

After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things, but taking a little time to address some tax-related items now can … [Read more...]

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup The only constant in life is change. Whether you’ve started a new job, gotten married, welcomed a child or grandchild, … [Read more...]

ACA penalties may still apply — and they’re increasing for 2026

Many small businesses don’t have enough employees to worry about the play-or-pay provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, as your business grows, … [Read more...]

Tax Checklist for Newlyweds

Summer is a popular season for weddings, and newlyweds can make tax filing easier by taking a few simple steps now. Remember, your marital status as of December … [Read more...]

Exempt vs Nonexempt Classification of Employees

Answered by the HR Experts at Mineral HR Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most … [Read more...]