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September 4, 2018 

Weekly Hours Worked Up Among Small Businesses

While the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch for August shows a continued decrease in the rates of small business jobs and wage growth, it also reveals that weekly hours worked are on the rise. Down 0.12 percent in August to 99.22, the Small Business Jobs Index has fallen for three consecutive months...…

 Is the “American Dream” Disappearing?

September 3, 2018 

Is the “American Dream” Disappearing?

The vast majority (82 percent) of Americans describe the American Dream as financial security for both themselves and their family, three-quarters say it is owning a home, and 71 percent believe it is achieving financial independence. Although being at the heart of the American Dream, one-third (33 percent) of Americans believe the American dream is...…

 34% of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck

August 30, 2018 

34% of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Survey showed that financial stress causes nearly 1 in 5 couples of all ages (19 percent) to delay buying a home, with millennials leading the pack at 42 percent.

 7 Tips to Find and Prevent Payroll Fraud

August 30, 2018 

7 Tips to Find and Prevent Payroll Fraud

At first blush, payroll fraud might seem difficult to pull off – after all, shouldn’t it be obvious? But a well-hidden fraud is not obvious to most business owners. And, unfortunately, by the time most payroll frauds are discovered, months (or, years) ...

Tiffany Couch

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August 22, 2018 

Americans are Increasing Retirement Savings

Among those not increasing retirement savings, Baby Boomers were most likely to cite income that hadn’t changed or had decreased. Silent Generation and older Boomers (64-72) were most likely to be comfortable with their savings or contributions.

 How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview

August 22, 2018 

How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview

One of the most important steps in conducting effective interviews is the preparation before the interview is even conducted. Interviews can be a time intensive process for businesses. If the wrong person is hired, then additional interviews ...

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

 Workers Need to Double Check Payroll Withholding

August 20, 2018 

Workers Need to Double Check Payroll Withholding

Generally, employees can satisfy their annual tax obligations by having enough tax withheld from their paychecks during the course of the year. However, if you fail to pay enough tax, including both withholding and any quarterly installments, the IRS ...

Ken Berry, JD

 Apps We Love: Food Delivery Apps

August 20, 2018 

Apps We Love: Food Delivery Apps

In case you haven’t noticed, getting fed by phone is very commonplace these days. Whether you’re calling in for lunch at the office, getting home at the end of the day and feeling too exhausted to cook, requesting food for a party, making sure your ...

Gail Perry

 August 2018 Payroll Channel

August 17, 2018 

August 2018 Payroll Channel

Big Changes for the New W-4 Form By James Paille, Thomson Reuters The pre-draft 2019 W-4 has been released, and it’s a major change from previous versions of the W-4. The new W-4 doesn’t have a way to number allowances — instead, four new boxes that instruct the taxpayer to predict income and deductions replace...…

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August 14, 2018 

Xero and Gusto Partner for Payroll

Online accounting maker Xero and online payroll software maker Gusto have announced a new partnership that will allow Xero users to have integrated access to Gusto’s full-service payroll solution.

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August 13, 2018 

6 Tips to Carry the Summer Heat Through the End of 2018

With unemployment currently at the lowest it has been in 18 years, it comes as no surprise there is a shortage of skilled talent. However, running a successful accounting firm at optimal efficiency and speed requires you to have the best employees on your team. With the market swinging in favor of job seekers (both...…