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“Do I Need to Pay That?” All About FUTA Tax Exemption
As an employer, you’re responsible for many different payroll taxes, including FUTA tax (aka, federal unemployment tax). But in some cases, you may not be responsible for paying FUTA tax. In fact, some businesses are exempt from the tax altogether. Get to know all about FUTA tax exemption and whether or not your business has […]
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Put HR in the Hands of Your Employees With Employee Self-service Portal
Part of your job as a small business owner is ensuring your employees have what they need to succeed. Sometimes that means you have to handle employee requests when you’re busy. At other times, employees ask for important paperwork last minute. But, what if you don’t want to handle certain employee requests directly? An employee […]
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How to Fill Out Form 941: Your Step-by-step Guide On the 2022 Form
If you have employees, you likely need to fill out and file Form 941 each quarter. Form 941 is jam-packed with different sections and calculations, which leaves room for errors. To avoid major mistakes, learn how to fill out Form 941 line by line.
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How to Convert Employees from Hourly to Salary
As an employer, you may find yourself changing an employee from hourly to salary at some point. Learn why you might convert an hourly employee to salary and what steps to take when converting.
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How to Calculate Overtime Pay for Salaried Employees
Even if you pay an employee a salary, you might owe them overtime wages. Learn how to calculate overtime pay for salaried employees correctly. And, check out step-by-step examples.
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I Lost My PIN for EFTPS Payroll Deposits and Lived to Tell About It
Now that you’re making payroll tax deposits via the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, you may wonder: “What happens if I lose that pesky EFTPS PIN number?”
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Is Paperless Payroll Legal?
Thanks to technology, you can do almost everything online. That includes many parts of your payroll process. There are many reasons to use paperless payroll, including cost savings and environmental benefits. But, is paperless payroll legal?
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Use It or Lose It? Here’s What Happens to Unused FSA Funds
Many employers use flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help employees pay for their medical-related expenses. Years ago, the “use it or lose it” rule was the main guideline for how employees could spend their money. Under this rule, employees forfeit any leftover money to you at the end of their plan year. Now, you have […]
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What Is Washington Labor and Industries?
If you’re an employer, you are responsible for handling payroll taxes for your employees. And on top of your payroll responsibilities, you might also need to get workers’ compensation coverage. Washington state employers needing to get workers’ compensation must learn about Washington Labor and Industries regulations, exemptions, and rates.
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