Your payroll records are chock-full of the personally identifiable information (PII) you need. Unfortunately, hackers also want that data. As an employer, you must secure your payroll records against a potential PII breach. And if one does occur, you need to take swift action.
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Calculate wages. Withhold taxes. Repeat. That’s the cycle of running payroll for you. But every so often, you’ll get a curveball that changes tax rates. And if an employee earns beyond a certain amount, that curveball is the additional Medicare tax.
Read More The 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax You May Need to Withhold
There are a million things you have to manage when running your business. Whether or not you want to admit it, payroll taxes should be one of your top concerns. Payroll taxes generally include Social Security and Medicare. But, many states have additional taxes that employers need to deduct from employee wages. California payroll tax […]
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Want to show your employees you appreciate their hard work throughout the year? You might decide to distribute gift cards to your employees. But before you start doling them out, you need to know …. Are gift cards taxable?
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It can be challenging to locate quality candidates. There are fewer employees to fill jobs, especially in specialized positions. You might find the candidates you’re looking for by tapping into your current employees’ networks. Your employees likely know someone who is searching for a job or has the skills you are looking for. If you […]
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Do some or all of your staff make a good deal of their income off of tips? Wait staff, bartenders, and taxi drivers depend on tip income. Just like wages, tips have a few tax-related requirements that come with them. If your employees make more than $20 per month in tips, you may wonder how […]
Read More Can a Tip Reporting Sheet Simplify Your Life? Yes! Here’s How.
Payroll tax in Pennsylvania is notoriously difficult, confusing, and overwhelming for new and veteran employers alike. And when it comes to payroll, you probably don’t want to waste time making preventable payroll mistakes.
Read More The PA Employer’s No-fuss Guide to Payroll Tax in Pennsylvania
Life has a way of complicating plans at work. Employees may get sick, injured, give birth, or need to care for a family member. In any of these situations, there are a couple of different ways your employee can take leave from work. Short-term disability and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are two options […]
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Offering internships can be a great way to partner with your local university to train future leaders in your field. But there’s a point of contention … paid vs. unpaid internships. So, if you’re using unpaid interns instead of putting them on your payroll, you may be running afoul of the law.
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Have you avoided retirement plans because of the large fees and time-consuming administration? If so, I’m happy to tell you that things have changed. There are more options than ever, including a plan that has no fees or recordkeeping requirements for employers. Not to mention, you may no longer have a choice. Several states have […]
Read More What Retirement Plans Can You Offer to Your Small Business Employees?