Is This Your Situation: You Need Help Switching Payroll Providers If you’re feeling dissatisfied with your payroll provider, it’s probably time to move on. But the road to greener pastures is complicated. Unless you have trained human resources or payroll staff on-site, you’ll likely need some advice from an independent consultant — who can helpContinue reading “Is This Your Situation: You Need Help Switching Payroll Providers”
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Know the Rules on Unemployment Claims
Know the Rules on Unemployment Claims Unemployment benefits are provided through a federal-state unemployment program. It is funded largely by federal and state taxes imposed on employers. The Internal Revenue Service enforces federal unemployment tax laws. The state unemployment agency oversees state unemployment tax as well as the determination and disbursement of unemployment benefits. WhenContinue reading “Know the Rules on Unemployment Claims”
7 Key Aspects of Payroll Compliance
7 Key Aspects of Payroll Compliance 1. Federal wage and hour laws The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal wages and hour standards which are administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. These standards cover: Federal minimum wage. Overtime pay and exemptions. Work hours, including meals and rest breaks. Child labor, including permissibleContinue reading “7 Key Aspects of Payroll Compliance”
Home Office Deductions: A Refresher on the Rules
Home Office Deductions: A Refresher on the Rules The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows taxpayers to claim a business deduction for expenses arising from the qualified use of all or part of a residence, as long as certain conditions are met. This deduction can be a particularly attractive tax planning tool for those who meetContinue reading “Home Office Deductions: A Refresher on the Rules”