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Many employees—more than 93% of them—receive their wages via direct deposit. When you are deciding how to pay your employees, direct deposit likely comes to mind. However, not all employees want to receive their wages through direct deposit. Can you require mandatory direct deposit? Brush up on federal and mandatory direct deposit by state laws […]
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State-mandated and voluntary paid family and medical leave is on the rise. A number of states (and D.C.) have implemented paid family leave (PFL) programs, and more than one in three employers offer this benefit. To avoid payroll mishaps, employers must be able to answer: Is paid family leave taxable?
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You have done your research and know how to structure a successful internship program. And per the U.S. Department of Labor rules, you’ve determined that you will need to pay any interns you bring on board. But, do you know how to find interns who want to work for you? What are you hoping to […]
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Here’s another tax to add to the payroll checklist: local income tax. Cities, counties, small areas, and localities across the country have a local income tax for individuals working or living in the area. But, what is local income tax? What are your responsibilities? What is local income tax? So, what is local tax exactly? […]
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If you have an employee in Ohio, you need to include the Ohio school district number on Form W-2. The Ohio Department of Taxation is requiring this change to help reduce the number of reporting errors on individual income tax returns. Read on to learn more about this requirement.
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You might not know that unclaimed property is governed by state laws. For example, if a bank account is inactive for an extended period of time, your state can claim the funds in your account in a process known as escheatment. What is escheatment?
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Becoming an employer is an exciting time. But, it also comes with a ton of responsibilities, including running payroll, withholding taxes from employee wages, and following oh-so-important workplace laws. But, which workplace and labor laws do your business need to follow?
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Paying for your employees’ housing—say what? It’s one of many perks you may look at when looking for ways to attract, hire, or retain employees. On your list of potential benefits are probably things like health insurance, retirement plans, and work-from-home opportunities. Although not as common, employer-provided housing is another option to mull over. Get […]
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Nationwide COVID paid leave may have ended in September 2021, but Californians have another state-specific law to follow. Effective February 19, 2022, employers may need to provide California supplemental paid sick leave.
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When it comes to running payroll, there are a lot of terms you need to be familiar with. One that you need to know like the back of your hand is gross wages. But, what are gross wages? And, how do you calculate them for your employees’ checks? We’ve got the answers to these questions […]
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