Payroll

August 4, 2020 

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) joined a group of more than 170 organizations in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) encouraging a technical correction to address the tax treatment of ...

August 3, 2020 

Under section 162(m) as amended by the TCJA, the definition of “covered employee” was broadened to include the PEO and PFO at any time during the year (not just the last day of the year), and the three other most highly compensated officers, for a ...

July 30, 2020 

Anticipating the potential for claims of discrimination to arise, and being fully prepared to provide the objective bases for a failure to recall an employee, or for termination is perhaps the most effective means of defending against any such claims.

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

July 29, 2020 

As we head into August, when Congress is scheduled for a recess, lawmakers are poised to present another COVID-19 relief package to the president for his signature. But the Democratic-controlled House and the Senate Republicans still have to hash out ...

July 29, 2020 

Missed rent payments have grown -- 12.4% of renter households paid no rent during the first two weeks of July, up from 9.9% the previous year -- but by much less than might be expected given record levels of unemployment.

July 29, 2020 

Governors and lawmakers in at least eight states have used millions of federal coronavirus relief dollars to protect businesses from tax increases as unemployment skyrockets.

July 28, 2020 

The survey data indicates that being able to offer expert insights when it comes to finances will give firms the upper hand when it comes to implementing value pricing as it enables them to provide a better customer experience.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

July 27, 2020 

The National Retail Federation is applauding legislation introduced by Congress that would give small businesses new coronavirus pandemic assistance that could be used to pay expenses such as rent and taxes rather than just employee wages.

July 27, 2020 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for contactless and automated payment solutions to provide safe, secure experiences for conducting transactions has risen sharply. Along with the desire for greater personal security, many businesses are ...

July 27, 2020 

The signature-ready forgiveness application function is available to all Paychex Flex customers as part of their payroll service at no additional charge. It will also be available to customers of Oasis, a Paychex company, in the coming weeks.

July 23, 2020 

Instead of a payroll tax cut, the GOP will now back $1,200 checks for individuals who make up to $75,000 a year, exactly as in the March stimulus bill. Mnuchin said that would get money into the economy faster than cutting the payroll tax, which would ...

July 23, 2020 

It’s no secret that many workers have been unhappy in their jobs. Many workers are at, or above, what might be considered “normal” retirement age, but for various reasons they have continued to work.