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Navigate 2026 ERISA and HSA updates including new contribution limits ($4,300/$8,550), SECURE 2.0 Roth catch-up rules for high earners, and strategic HSA integration with Section 125 plans for Texas businesses.
As Texas businesses gear up for 2026, AI and automation are transforming operations for small to medium enterprises (SMBs). Trends include deploying AI agents for automated processes like HR workflows and inventory management, reducing overhead by 20-30%.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed July 4, 2025, brings major shifts for 2026 taxes. Key changes include permanent TCJA elements like lowered tax rates and a higher standard deduction ($32,200 for married couples filing jointly).
Texas businesses will see relief in 2026 with the business personal property tax exemption rising to $125,000 under HB 9, eliminating the 'inventory tax' for many SMBs. Franchise tax rates remain stable, with no-tax-due thresholds confirmed for 2026-2027.
ERISA updates for 2026 emphasize SECURE 2.0 provisions, including mandatory auto-enrollment and escalation in defined contribution plans. High earners (over $150,000 in prior Social Security wages) must make Roth catch-up contributions starting January 1, 2026.
Discover how Texas non-subscriber programs can save 30-50% on workers' comp costs while maintaining employee protection.
AI integration and workforce flexibility strategies that are transforming Texas small businesses.
OBBBA impacts and new deductions every Texas business owner should know about.
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