Are you a small business owner with employees? Even if you had only one worker this year, you need to manage your FUTA taxes, and send Schedule A and Form 940 to the IRS. What is Schedule A (Form 940)?
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Mike Kappel
Mike Kappel, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Patriot Software, offers payroll advice from more than 30 years of experience to small business owners.
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation?
October 11, 2022A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment or modification an employer provides to a person with a disability to make sure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Reasonable accommodations are an important aspect of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law. The ADA was enacted to prevent discrimination and help individuals […]
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act): Ensuring Safe Workplaces
October 10, 2022As an employer, it’s your job to make sure your employees stay safe at work. You must ensure they don’t become ill or get injured from anything at your business. To ensure workplace safety, you must follow the Occupational Safety and Health Act, otherwise known as the OSH Act.
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The Deadline for Depositing 401(k) Deferrals (and What to Do If You’re Late)
October 10, 2022If you provide a 401(k) account as a benefit to your employees, you need to know the deadline for depositing the employee deferrals into their accounts. If you don’t deposit 401(k) contributions on time, you might face multiple consequences.
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How Small Businesses Can Fight Payroll Fraud Schemes
September 30, 2022Fraudulent activity can be difficult to detect. But the longer fraudulent activity continues, the more financial fallout it causes for the business.
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Pre-employment Questionnaire: How to Successfully Weed Out Unqualified Applicants
September 13, 2022Sorting through applicants is no easy task. It takes a lot of time, energy, and patience.
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The Pros and Cons of Hiring Seasonal Employees for Your Small Business
September 6, 2022Some small businesses only operate during parts of the year, such as snow plow and lawn care services. These types of businesses are usually considered seasonal employers. The idea of hiring seasonal employees may sound appealing. But, you should weigh your pros and cons before becoming a seasonal employer.
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How to Do a Background Check: 6 Steps for Due Diligence When Hiring Employees
September 1, 2022According to one source, 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background screening. If you’re like many business owners, you likely want to do your due diligence before making any hiring decisions. Otherwise, you could be left with some rotten apples and wasted time. If you haven’t already, jump on the background check […]
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On-call Pay: When Do You Need to Compensate Employees for On-call Hours?
August 30, 2022Some businesses need on-call employees. But if you require employees to be available when they’re not working, should you pay them? Whether or not you must provide on-call pay depends on a few factors.
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What Is a Tax Gross up for Payroll?
August 30, 2022There might be a time you want to pay an employee a specific amount. But once you factor in taxes, that amount gets smaller. So how can you give an employee a certain net pay? Tax gross up.
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