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?

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.

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.

IRS releases 2021 withholding worksheets, tables and the W-4

• December 18, 2020

Learn what's new and what stayed the same on the IRS' 2021 W-4 form, along with what events may require employees to refile their W-4s.

8 Common expense reimbursement mistakes to watch out for

• November 20, 2020

Save yourself a headache by avoiding these common expense reimbursement mistakes made by employers.

What to expect from the SBA’s PPP loan questionnaire

• November 19, 2020

Paycheck Protection Plan loan recipients who received over $2 million may soon be facing questions to verify their eligibility.

What are employees supposed to do with their excess pretax deductions?

• November 09, 2020

The rush to remote reduced employees needs to use up pretax contributions for childcare and travel. Here's how to help them with the excess.

Payroll in the pandemic: The latest round of FAQs

• November 06, 2020

Payroll expert and tax attorney addressed the latest round of concerns and new issues due to managing pay in the pandemic.

2020 W-2s: Failing to plan is planning to fail

• October 27, 2020

For obvious reasons, year-end planning for payroll is going to be even more than a challenge this year. Here's what you need to consider to make sure your employee W-s...

Fasten your seatbelts: The IRS is changing withholding for 2021

• October 22, 2020

Final regulations are in and out goes two withholding systems the IRS ushered in this year. In its place? An employer-optional bridge.

New W-4: 12 frequently asked questions on employer compliance

• October 05, 2020

The new W-4 has brought recent changes to payroll. Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help ensure compliance.

Use October to jump-start your year-end payroll processes

• September 25, 2020

It's pumpkin spice season, which also means, we're closing in on payroll year-end. Knock off some year-end items now to make the final months easier ... and a little...

Technology can speed payroll when employees are scattered

• September 22, 2020

With employees working in different places (and most of those places being home), now is a great time to embrace technologies to help you safely process payroll in peace.

What to tell employees about the Social Security tax deferral

• September 18, 2020

If your employees haven't inquired about the Social Security tax deferral, expect them to. Here's what to say, along with a sample memo.

What’s new with PPP? Another interim final rule

• September 15, 2020

Recently released interim rules from the Small Business Administration clears up some confusion about PPP loans, including rent and employee-owners.

Natural disasters and payroll: What you need to know

• September 01, 2020

With two hurricanes in one week and raging wildfires impacting our country, now is a good time review payroll procedures during a natural disaster.

Modern attendance management: A world of choices

• August 27, 2020

While some companies still rely on manual time sheets for attendance management, others are turning to advanced options such as biometric time clocks.

Your choice: To ditch Social Security tax withholding or not

• August 17, 2020

President Trump’s executive order suspending the employee portion of Social Security taxes, issued two weeks ago, left many employers wondering what to do. Then, the...

6 (socially distanced) ways to get involved with National Payroll Week

• August 14, 2020

National Payroll Week® (NPW), September 7 – 11, is the best week of the year for payroll professionals, even if celebrations may look a bit different this year....