Payroll and Tax Year-End Resources

If you’re not a payroll person, Payroll Year-End probably didn't cross your mind. Fortunately, as your payroll partner, the payroll experts at Ahola are already very much involved in the process of wrapping up 2025.

Important Year-End Deadlines

12/8/2025: Notify Ahola of expected fringes, adjustments, or bonus runs
12/22/2025: Identify and process any additional 2025 items
12/29/2025: Last date to process 2025 payrolls
1/5/2026 Last date to submit 2025 adjustments
2/6/2026 Deadline to approve 2025 ACA forms

Download Your Free Complete Payroll Year-End Guide

Everything you need to wrap up the year with confidence—checklists, deadlines, FAQs, W-2 info, and more.

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) comprehensive 2025 ACA Reporting Guide

Year-End OBBBA Resources: Overtime & Tips Reporting (2025)

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced new federal tax deductions for qualified Overtime pay and qualified Tips beginning in 2025. Because 2025 is a transition year, the IRS has provided special guidance for employers and employees related to Form W-2 reporting and individual tax filings.

To help you navigate these changes, we’ve provided the following resources outlining what applies for 2025 and what to expect moving forward.

Important Notice: Overtime & Tips Reporting on 2025 Forms W-2

Why 2025 is a transition year for Overtime and Tips reporting
What the IRS requires (and does not require) on 2025 Forms W-2
How Ahola is providing estimated Overtime and Tips information
What changes become mandatory beginning in 2026

👉 Download the Important Notice (PDF)

Questions & Answers: Overtime & Tips Reporting (2025)

Where employees will see estimated Overtime and Tips amounts
Why W-2 amounts may differ from pay stubs
What employees must do before claiming deductions
How employers and employees should prepare for 2026–2028 reporting

👉 Download the Questions & Answers (PDF)

Preparing for a Successful Year End - 2025 Edition

Recorded: December 16, 2025

Get a quick, high-level overview of key year-end payroll deadlines, important reminders, and the resources available to support you. This short video highlights what to expect, when to act, and how your Ahola Client Success Partner helps ensure a smooth and successful year end. Designed to save you time and reduce stress—so you can close out the year with confidence.

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