December 3, 2015
New Clarity on Worker Classification
The new DOL guidance focused on six new factors, but two of them really stood out for domestic workers – economic dependence and permanence.
December 2, 2015
The 5 Most Common Payroll Mistakes by New Businesses
If you come across any type of mistake, such as overpaying or underpaying employees, it is imperative to act fast, discuss the situation with your workers, and provide a remedy that will allow both parties to put this in the past.
November 24, 2015
Year-End Payroll Reporting: State-by-State Due Dates for Form W-2
The skies are cloudy, the leaves are changing, the air is cool and brisk—and in this profession, that means time to think about year-end prep for payroll departments.
November 18, 2015
The Ultimate Year -End Guide to Payroll Compliance and Benefits
With this guide, we hope to help you navigate the ins and outs of getting your compliance and benefits ready for end of year.
November 16, 2015
Year-End Payroll Checklist
What should you be doing in your payroll practice this month? Here's your Payroll Checklist for November.
November 10, 2015
Start Planning for the Year Ahead
The end of the year is a busy season for payroll practitioners, but it’s a good time to start planning your year ahead.
November 9, 2015
It’s National Security Month, But Payroll Security Is An Everyday Effort
As you prepare to safeguard your clients’ information against potential cyber threats, it’s important to consider where your payroll information is being stored. Is it on a laptop, the Cloud, hosted on a server? Each comes with its own set of risks ...
November 5, 2015
Year-End Payroll Checklist – Nov. 2015
Balance clients’ quarterly to annual figures. Check the names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of clients’ employees for errors. Review filing criteria with clients. Compare UI and FUTA wages. Provide clients’ employees with correct forms. Help clients with any notices. File any amendments.
November 2, 2015
What Accounting Firms Need to Know About Updating Salaries and Giving Raises
If you can’t remember the last time you reviewed your employees’ compensation, it’s been too long. Your staff members know what they’re worth and what the local job market is paying, and so should you. At least once a year, benchmark your firm’s ...
October 29, 2015
More Americans Getting Paychecks Electronically
The annual "Getting Paid In America" survey asked respondents "How do you receive your pay?" Over 93.7 percent of respondents indicated they were paid via direct deposit. Only 4.6 percent indicated they receive their wages via paper paychecks while ...
October 21, 2015
5 Tips for Setting Up a New Company’s Payroll
Some small business owners handle all payroll matters, while others pass this off to a human resources professional or other employee (such as an officer manager). Either way, you must make sure you are in position to answer any question that comes up.
October 19, 2015
2015 Review of AccountantsWorld Payroll Relief
Designed specifically for accountants, Payroll Relief offers anytime access along with mobile capability. Offered only to accounting professionals, Payroll Relief provides the tools accountants need to offer payroll processing profitably.