October 9, 2014
2014 Review of Professional Payroll Systems
The Affordable Care Act and changes to the minimum wage in many states and for many federal contractors has made payroll compliance more complex than ever.
October 8, 2014
Report Shows Real Wages Increased in Third Quarter
The latest ADP Workforce Vitality Index, which measures the total real wages paid to the U.S private sector, is 110.6 in the third quarter of 2014. The index, part of the ADP Workforce Vitality Report, is composed of a number of metrics including ...
September 29, 2014
Study Shows Companies Falling Short on Employee Compensation
Companies are falling short on base pay and annual incentive programs, according to research from global professional services company Towers Watson.
September 18, 2014
Study: Wage Garnishments a Headache for Millions of Americans and Employers
More than 7 percent of U.S. workers are currently having their wages garnished, most of them for either child support payments or tax debts, according to a new study from payroll and human resources provider ADP.
September 16, 2014
New Online System Streamlines Form W-9 Management
Track1099, which makes online wage reporting and delivery systems, has introduced TrackW9, the first online W-9 management tool designed for tax professional teams. As part of the move to paper-free, collaborative back offices, TrackW9 helps streamline...
September 16, 2014
Minimum Wage Changes Coming for Many States in 2015
Minimum wage increases are one of the hottest topics in payroll this year. They've produced a steady stream of new proposals and a great deal of haggling in state legislatures.
September 12, 2014
How Payroll and HR Can Be Profitable for Accounting Firms
Payroll is not a four letter word. Human Resources (HR) is an additional opportunity to help clients and tie them closer to your firm and services. While many CPA firms use outsourced services for payroll and HR, technology has made providing these services easier and more profitable.
September 12, 2014
Refresh Your Payroll Offerings in the Fall
Fall is usually a calm, relaxed time of the year – the business of the summer activities are coming to a halt and the madness of the year-end hasn’t quite started up yet. This makes it the perfect time to examine your firm’s payroll solutions and services. Companies, including your existing clients and potential clients,...…
September 10, 2014
Payroll Accountant’s Checklist for September
What should you be doing in your payroll practice this month? Here's your Payroll checklist for September.
September 3, 2014
ZenPayroll Announces Partnerships with Multiple Technology Companies
ZenPayroll, the maker of cloud-based payroll management systems, has announced partnerships with over a dozen SMB-focused technology companies. Through the partnerships, users will have integration options that will allow them to connect critical back office tools for small businesses, from payroll to benefits to human resources. ZenPayroll has already had partnerships with small business leaders…
September 2, 2014
How to Handle Payroll Overpayments and Repayments
Now is a great time to sort out any anomalies that could complicate year-end and W-2 processing. And two of the most common are overpayments and repayments.
September 1, 2014
6 Tips for Small Business Owners To Reduce Effect of Minimum Wage Increases
Recent legislation in thirteen states to raise the minimum wage, various increases in some cities across the country, and news that an executive order may soon mandate an increase on federal contracts, means small business owners will face yet another challenge to build, sustain and grow their business in a difficult economic environment.