Advances of the child tax credit are messier than you may think

• May 12, 2021

Advances of the child tax credit are not as simple as one may expect, without caution you could find yourself owing the IRS a large lump-sum come tax season

5 common red flags that could get your business audited by the IRS

• May 03, 2021

Sometimes it's just bad luck, but other times your business practices may raise alarm at the IRS. Know what to look out for to avoid IRS audits.

Key considerations before moving to a long-term hybrid work model

• April 16, 2021

Before moving to a long-term hybrid work model, it's vital to understand the benefits, risks, and legal considerations.

Manager, supervisor, team leader? How to choose the right job title

• April 09, 2021

Sometimes you need an alternative job title for a position, after all, you calling everyone Manager gets confusing fast. Fortunately, there are options.

Confusion around COBRA subsidies emerges with the passing of the ARP

• April 08, 2021

By looking at the current guidelines and analyzing past IRS COBRA subsidies, it's possible to get some insight into how new subsidies be applied today.

9 ways to improve your meeting minutes

• April 05, 2021

Meeting minutes can be a challenge, especially when multiple people are talking, but they don't have to be if you prepare properly ahead of time.

Considerations before setting up an on-site COVID vaccination clinic

• March 30, 2021

On-site vaccination clinics may be a great way for employers to get employees vaccinated, but thinking through the logistics is a necessary first step.

5 ways to help employees with IRS withholding estimates

• March 29, 2021

Employers aren't tax advisors, but providing employees with basic guidelines and resources around IRS withholding estimates saves everyone time and energy.

IRS provides official guidance on employee retention credit and PPP loans

• March 19, 2021

This long-awaited PPP loan and employee retention credit guidance from the IRS could have major implications for employers.

Setting remote work rules for hourly employees

• March 17, 2021

Setting the rules for remote work for hourly employees isn't the same as doing so for exempt employees, and you don't want to get them wrong.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s impact on payroll

• March 15, 2021

While direct payments have garnered the most attention, this sweeping piece of legislation also includes significant provisions on payroll and leave.

Your 2021 payroll questions answered

• March 12, 2021

2021 brings a lot of questions, we bring answers. Are working lunches from home taxable income? How do you close offices in some states but not others?

The normal 40-hour workweek might soon be a thing of the past

• March 03, 2021

With remote, flexible, and hybrid schedules gaining steam, many companies are considering changing their traditional 40-hour workweek.

5 things employees need to know about expense reimbursement

• February 26, 2021

Handling employee expense reimbursement claims cannot be done willy-nilly, proper documentation protects both employees and employers.

Do you have to pay remote employees for time spent running errands?

• February 19, 2021

Employers are accountable for much of an employee's travel time, but what about breaks they take to run errands while working from home?

How to develop an SOP for handling remote I-9 Forms

• February 16, 2021

Remote work isn't an excuse to forgo legal obligations. In today's world, companies need an SOP established for handing remote I-9 forms.

Second-draw PPP loan applications can now be submitted

• February 04, 2021

Businesses interested in applying for second-draw PPP loans have a small window to do so amid continued rollout challenges.

How to take notes faster with speedwriting

• January 22, 2021

Never struggle to keep up in a meeting again, learn how to take notes faster with this simple introduction to speedwriting.

Employers that owe payroll taxes find limited sympathy from the IRS

• January 06, 2021

Businesses that owe payroll taxes and are unable to pay because of COVID-19 related business impacts may have a few options to pursue.

6 Simple ways to improve your cybersecurity

• December 29, 2020

Cybersecurity is an expanding battlefront. Hackers attack every 39 seconds, and 95% of breaches result from human error. Know how to protect yourself.