As many as 98% of organizations provide full or partial cell phone reimbursement to employees for their mobile phone expenses.
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No Tax on Overtime: Will It Become Law in 2025? What to Know
May 22, 2025Have you heard the chatter about a “no tax on tips” proposal? It’s part of the recently proposed “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” along with another popular provision—”no tax on overtime.”
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No Tax on Tips: Will It Happen Anytime Soon? Maybe—Here’s the Latest
May 22, 2025Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris endorsed “no tax on tips” in the 2024 presidential election. The discussion continues gaining momentum, and several bills (“No Tax on Tips Act” and “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill”) bring it into the spotlight.
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Maryland Sick and Safe Leave Law Mandates That Employees Receive Paid Sick Leave
May 20, 2025Like several other states, Maryland requires that employers provide sick leave. Maryland sick and safe leave ensures employees receive paid or unpaid time off when they cannot work.
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Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You Need
May 19, 2025Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise.
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The State of Small Business Payroll in 2025: Key Trends and What to Expect
May 19, 2025Employee count, compensation, benefits, and taxes are all key components of payroll, the process of paying your employees. Changes in the economy, employees’ priorities, and technology shape everything from how you run payroll to your payroll costs. Are you staying on top of the latest payroll trends?
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What Is FUTA Tax? Understanding the Federal Unemployment Tax Act
May 16, 2025The tax world is overflowing with funky-sounding acronyms, and FUTA might be the strangest one out there. You may be wondering, What is FUTA tax?
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What Are Fringe Benefits for Employees? Guide for Employers
May 16, 2025Employers often want to offer attractive compensation packages to bring in good employees. But, compensation goes beyond an employee’s hourly or salary wages. It also includes additional small business employee perks, known as fringe benefits. So, what are fringe benefits? And, what are the types of fringe benefits?
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Is Health Insurance Pre-tax on Payroll? The Answer You Need to Know
May 16, 2025Creating an employee benefits package can help attract and retain talent. But providing health insurance benefits to your employees can leave you with questions. If employees contribute to their premiums, you have to know how to deduct the cost from their gross pay. Is health insurance pre-tax on payroll?
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Should You Take Out a Payroll Loan If You Can’t Make Payroll?
May 12, 2025There might come a time when you don’t have enough money to pay your employees. Cash flow might be slow, or a three-paycheck month may surprise you. To help your business make ends meet, you might consider taking out a payroll loan.
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