South Africa: SARS Validation Rules Guide for Reconciliation Declarations 2026 (EMP501)

SARS released a 2026 EMP501 guide detailing validation rules, interim/final reconciliation controls, and submission channel requirements.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

United Kingdom: HMRC Updated CWG2 Guide For PAYE and NIC (Tax Year 2025 to 2026)

HMRC updated the 2025–26 CWG2 guide, covering PAYE, National Insurance, and pay timing around tax-year boundaries.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Switzerland: Social Insurance and Occupational Pension Limits Confirmed For 2026

OFAS published 2026 amounts-unchanged from 2025-including AVS/AI/APG minimums, degressive income bounds, and LPP pension thresholds

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Sweden: Employer Social Contribution Rules Updated For 2026 (Age-Based Rate Change For 67+)

Skatteverket: Full employer contributions remain 31.42%, but from 2026, only 10.21% old-age pension applies for workers 67+; sub-rate breakdown included

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

United States: IRS Early Release Draft Publication 15 (2026) Issued

IRS posted an early 2026 draft of Publication 15 (Circular E).

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

United States: IRS Publication 15-T (2026) Withholding Methods and Tables Available

IRS released 2026 Publication 15-T with updated federal withholding tables, W-4 changes, and P.L. 119-21 updates.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Canada: CRA 2026 Payroll Deductions Guides Released (T4127 Formulas and T4032 Tables)

CRA released the 2026 Payroll Deductions Formulas (T4127) and Tables (T4032) with updated federal/provincial calculations, including QPIP and QPP rate changes.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Staying Compliant with Global Gig Payments: The EOR Solution for Managing International Contractors

Learn how Mercans’ EOR model simplifies global contractor payments. Ensure compliance with international tax laws and onboard contractors anywhere seamlessly.

Dec 22, 2025 4 min read

Is Your EOR Providing the Full Package? What to Look for in a Global Partner

Discover what makes a complete Employer of Record solution. Learn how Mercans ensures full compliance, transparent payroll, and global workforce scalability.

Dec 19, 2025 4 min read

New Zealand – Changes in ACC levy rates – 1st April 2026

New Zealand – From 1 April 2026, ACC earners’ levy rates and maximum liable earnings increase, requiring payroll updates.

Dec 18, 2025 2 min read

Nigeria – Changes to Personal Income Tax – September 2025

On June 26, 2025, the President of Nigeria signed four new tax reform bills into law, which are considered the most significant overhaul of the country's tax structure since 1999.

Dec 18, 2025 2 min read

Mongolia – Changes in Tax Rates, Pension & Social Security Contribution Rates – 1st January ...

In 2025, wages were taxed from the first tugrik, with only a small annual credit of up to MNT 160,000 for low incomes.

Dec 18, 2025 2 min read