An employee’s death can be sudden and unexpected. But, you can’t be caught unaware by your employer responsibilities for handling the death of an employee.
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Form 943: What to Know About Agricultural Withholding
September 6, 2022Various types of employers must withhold taxes from employees’ wages, including employers hiring farm workers. If you are an agricultural employer, you likely withhold taxes from your employees’ pay. And, you are responsible for reporting wages on IRS Form 943. So, what is Form 943?
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What to Know About Form 941 Reconciliation
September 6, 2022As a small business owner, you have likely heard of IRS Form 941. If you file IRS Form 941, do you know the steps you must follow for Form 941 reconciliation? Find out how to reconcile Form 941 and why reconciliation is important for your small business.
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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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What Is an Information Return, and Why Your Small Business May Need to File One
September 6, 2022Every small business makes payments to operate. Some of these payments must be reported to the IRS or Social Security Administration (SSA). Companies must use information returns to report qualifying payments. Do you need to file an information return?
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What Does Direct Compensation Include?
September 6, 2022As an employer, you may give employees several types of compensation, including direct compensation. So, what’s direct compensation? And, what are the different types?
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Bimonthly Payroll: What Does Bimonthly Pay Mean?
September 2, 2022You’re trying to figure out a decent pay frequency for your business. There are a number of popular options, like weekly payroll, and some that are a little more out there, like bimonthly payroll.
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Can You Spot the Differences Between Back Pay vs. Retro Pay?
September 2, 2022Everybody makes mistakes. And if you’re an employer, you’ve probably made (or will make) a payroll mistake at some point. If you make a mistake or forget to pay an employee certain wages (e.g., bonus), you might need to provide retroactive or back pay.
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How to Lay Off Employees: Small Business Edition
September 2, 2022Layoffs are sweeping the USA, impacting workers at companies like Shopify, Tesla, and Peloton. At some point, you may need to lay off employees in your small business, too.
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Unpaid Time Off: Policy, Payroll, and Beyond
September 2, 2022When it comes to private industry workers, 77% have access to paid sick leave and 77% have access to paid vacation time. But, what happens if you can’t afford to offer your employees paid time off (PTO)? Or, what if your employees use up all of their PTO and need to take time off from […]
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