Small Business Money Brief

A short daily brief for U.S. small-business owners, freelancers and the bookkeepers who work for them. Every item links its public source.

Payroll Tax Cap Climbs to $192,300 in 2027; IRS Finalizes Direct Card Payment RulesSaturday, October 17, 2026 · The 2027 Social Security wage base rises, the IRS can take card payments directly, and dyed diesel penalties are paused through 2026.