Finance and accounting

E-invoicing means sending invoice data as a structured file that your customer's software reads automatically. The US has no federal B2B mandate, but federal agencies, large customers and IRS record-keeping rules all shape how it works in practice. Here is what you need to know.

There is no US e-invoicing mandate, but invoicing is changing anyway. New 1099 thresholds apply from 2026, the federal government has dropped paper checks and large customers want structured invoices. Here is what it means for your business.

There is no federal law in the United States that guarantees paid family leave to workers in the private sector. That makes the U.S. an outlier among developed nations. The only federal protection — the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, and even that doesn't cover everyone. The rest depends on which state you live in, what your employer offers, and whether you qualify.