How FICA Tax and Withholding Tax Work
Category: taxEvery payday, part of your employees’ paychecks is withheld and paid to the government. In the case of Social Security and Medicare taxes, you pay …
Payroll fraud can be difficult to detect. Employees can steal money from your company through your payroll system. Instances last an average of 36 months …
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Employees are a key part of business success. You need them to get your company off the ground and keep it smoothly running. One of …
The true cost of an employee goes beyond just salary. Calculating your labor rates involves examining variables such as the industry you’re in, type and …
Workers’ compensation is state-mandated insurance that protects your business when an employee gets sick or injured on the job. They receive benefits to cover medical …
The human asset is the top asset for any company. In the ever-changing business world, your human assets are what set you apart from your …
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Thanks to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule, 1.3 million more Americans will be eligible for overtime pay starting in January 2020. Since …
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With the new year upon us, it’s time to review your business. Find out which successes you achieved in the past year, which setbacks occurred …
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Before closing out 2019 and making big plans for 2020, you need to take a look at how your company did this year in meeting …
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As a business owner, your plate is constantly full. Since revenue generation needs to be your primary focus, you must delegate other responsibilities in order …
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As a business owner, you’re all about finding ways to save time or money. It’s even better when you can save on both at once. …
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It’s that time of year again! Time to finish out one year of payroll and get ready for the next. To help with the process, …
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If your company hired independent contractors and paid them more than $600 in business-related payments, then you’ll need to prepare and issue an IRS Form …
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In addition to tax planning, December is the time to complete year-end payroll tasks and prepare for the new payroll year. With the amount of …
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As a leader in your company, you want to create a solid team. Having a devoted group of employees leads to increased engagement, greater productivity …
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Payroll is a necessary part of your business. It’s how you reward your employees for their hard work. However, keeping up with payroll is both …
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Taxes on year-end employee paychecks can get confusing. If you pay your staff on January 4, 2019, for work done the last week of December …
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Technology is impacting every industry. Timekeeping and payroll are no exceptions. Evolving technology makes timekeeping for payroll easier than ever. Pay close attention to these …
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Saving time, money and the environment are among the reasons why your business should automate payroll. Although your employees may be averse to change or …
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Payroll is a required part of your business. Providing a regular paycheck is one way you reward and retain employees. This is one reason why …
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