United States: Form 941 Q4 Filing Deadline and 10 Day Extension Rule (IRS)

IRS guidance states Form 941 is due the last day of the month after each quarter (Q4 due January 31), with up to 10 extra calendar days allowed if taxes were fully and timely deposited.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

United States: W-2 Filing and Furnishing Deadline (SSA)

SSA reminds employers that January 31 is the deadline to file Forms W-2 and provide them to employees; if it falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

Mexico: INEGI Updates UMA Values for 2026 (Vigencia 1 Feb 2026)

INEGI published the updated 2026 UMA values that enter into force on 1 Feb 2026. Daily MXN 117.31, monthly MXN 3,566.22, annual MXN 42,794.64.

Jan 26, 2026 1 min read

Beyond the Paycheck: How Payroll Data Drives Strategic Business Decisions

Discover how Mercans transforms payroll data into actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions, compliance, and workforce optimization.

Jan 16, 2026 6 min read

Remote Payroll Demystified: How to Manage Compensation for International Teams

Learn how Mercans helps organizations manage payroll for international teams with unified technology, local compliance, and seamless global coverage.

Jan 14, 2026 5 min read

One Global Payroll Strategy: Turning Fragmentation into Advantage

Discover how Mercans helps companies move from fragmented payroll systems to a unified global payroll model that ensures accuracy, compliance, and visibility.

Jan 7, 2026 3 min read

Japan: Future Tightening of E-Tax Submission Obligation Thresholds For Statutory Statements

NTA guidance states e-Tax or approved electronic filing becomes mandatory based on the number of statutory statements, with the threshold dropping to 30 from January 2027.

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

Japan: Payroll Year End Statutory Statements (法定調書) Submission Deadline is 2 Feb 2026

NTA states statutory statements covered by the guidance must be submitted to the competent tax office by Monday, 2 Feb 2026.

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

South Africa: Consultation Deadline For Written Representations On 2026 NMW Adjustment

Government notice invites written representations on the 2026 NMW adjustment with a submission deadline of 12 Jan 2026.

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

South Africa: National Minimum Wage Commission Recommendation for 2026 Increase

The Department of Employment and Labour reports the 2026 minimum wage will rise by CPI + 1.5%, effective March 1

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

Kenya: Monthly PAYE Remittance and PAYE Return Due by the 9th Jan 2026

KRA states employers must remit PAYE deducted and file a PAYE return on or before the 9th day of the following month.

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

Spain:. Draft “Orden de Cotización 2026” in Public Consultation

The Ministry’s 2026 draft order continues prior-year rules for Social Security, unemployment, FOGASA, and vocational training until finalized.

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read