If you have employees, you have responsibilities—one of which is to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). But, that’s not the only identifying number you need. More than likely, you also need a state tax ID number.
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‘Tis the Season of Giving: Tips for Handling Holiday Gifts to Employees
Your business might offer sales and seasonal offerings whenever a holiday rolls around. Or, you could decorate your office, retail space, or remote work location with some festive cheer. No matter how you celebrate the holidays, don’t forget to celebrate your employees, too. Holiday parties, gifts, and bonuses are great opportunities to give back to […]
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Get Ready to Mark Your Calendar! Here’s What Happens If Payday Falls on a Bank Holiday
A whopping 64% of the U.S. population lives paycheck to paycheck. These employees (and likely all employees) count on receiving their wages on their scheduled pay date. But, bank holidays might pose a slight hiccup. What happens if payday falls on a bank holiday?
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Employee Discounts: A Morale & Sale Boost in One
Want to encourage employees to sport your company’s apparel? Or, looking for an employee benefit that’s appealing to new hires? You may consider offering employee discounts. Employee discount programs for small business come with several business benefits, like increased retention and sales. But before offering them, understand what qualifies as an employee discount and whether […]
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Knock, Knock. Is Your Employee There? Tracking Employee Attendance
Tracking employee attendance can help you reduce employee absenteeism and manage employee benefits like sick leave and overtime wages. There are plenty of reasons to track employee attendance. Read on to learn what is employee attendance tracking and ways to track employee attendance.
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December 29, 2021
Updates to the Income Tax Withholding Tables and What You Need to Know
Like past years, the IRS released changes to the income tax withholding tables for 2022. Use these updated tables to calculate federal income tax on employee wages in 2022. In addition to the annual tax rate and bracket changes, employers can still use the optional computational bridge released in 2...
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Don’t Forget to Collect State W-4 Forms from New Hires
When you hire new employees, you need to collect information to verify employment eligibility and run payroll. Federal Forms W-4 and I-9 are just the beginning when it comes to new employee forms. You may also need to collect state-specific forms, including your state’s W-4. What is the state W-4 fo...
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June 3, 2022
How to Calculate a Raise During High Inflation
As inflation climbs, so too do your employees' expectations. A whopping 92% of employees expect a more than 6% pay increase this year. And if employees don't get a raise, 27% are prepared to look for a new job and 31% are ready to bring the raise convo up again. To avoid losing your top employees an...
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