If you’re a fan of organization, consider adding structure to how you determine salaries and raises. Learn about the different types of salary structure you can use in your small business.
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Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan: How to Maximize Your Small Business’s Savings
August 21, 2026In the United States, the most common type of retirement plan is the trusty 401(k). With over 60 million active participants and an estimated $7.3 trillion in assets, businesses of all sizes offer this type of plan to help their employees save for the retirement they deserve.
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For Payroll Adjustments, There’s Retro Pay
August 21, 2026Sometimes, payroll mistakes happen. If you pay an employee less money than you should have during a pay period, you owe them retro pay. What is retro pay?
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How to Withhold Taxes on Tips
August 21, 2026If your employees receive tips, it is important to remember that tip income is taxable. Employees must report all tips they receive, and you must withhold payroll taxes on tips.
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Referral Bonus Payouts: Don’t Cut That Check! Your Guide Has Arrived
August 20, 2026Found the best new hire thanks to an employee referral program? Great! Next on the agenda is paying out the referral bonus to the referring employee.
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Which States Have Reciprocal Agreements … and What Does That Mean?
August 20, 2026If you have an employee who lives in one state but drives across the border to work in yours, you might assume you need to withhold and remit income tax to both states. In some cases, you don’t. A number of neighboring states have worked out reciprocity agreements that let cross-border employees pay income tax […]
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What Is the Difference Between Qualified vs. Nonqualified Plans?
August 20, 2026Deferring compensation is one strategy employees can use to reduce their tax liability. Qualified and nonqualified are the two types of deferred compensation plans. To keep your business legal, learn how qualified vs. nonqualified plans differ.
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What Are Prevailing Wages?
August 20, 2026Most business owners are familiar with their minimum wage responsibilities. But if you take on a federal or state government contract, you also need to know about prevailing wages. What are prevailing wages?
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What Is Per Diem? How to Cover Employees’ Travel-related Business Expenses
August 20, 2026When employees incur travel-related business expenses, you might consider covering their costs. You can reimburse employees for expenses by giving them per diem pay. What is per diem pay?
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What Is Payroll?
August 20, 2026One word, two syllables. And completely unavoidable if you’re an employer. Ah yes, we’re talking about payroll. It’s a pretty common term in the workplace (Don’t forget to run payroll!). But, what is payroll exactly?
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