New Jersey Annual Assessment

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 07:42:06 PST 2016

Around the end of July of every year the State of New Jersey issues a bill to all employers for an “Annual Assessment”.  This is a mandatory tax which is not part of your normal payroll tax. It is a similar envelope in which New...

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DOL Releases Final Rule on ‘White Collar’ Exemptions

by K4Gm6ctzxs55Wx3T @ Payroll Direct | Your Customized Payroll Solution

Wed Dec 14 11:54:28 PST 2016

On May 18, 2016, President Obama announced the publication of the Department of Labor’s final rule updating the overtime regulations, which will automatically extend overtime...

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Upcoming Dates to Remember

by ipspayroll @ IPS Payroll

Tue Oct 31 15:49:14 PDT 2017

January 31st All W2’s need to be provided to all employees (IRS Regulations). If you have questions, contact your IPS payroll specialist. IPS Holidays (closed for business) Thursday, November 23rd Friday, November 24th Monday, December 25th Monday, January 1st IPS...

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder but Kills the Bottom Line

by Big Fish Payroll @ Big Fish Payroll

Fri Jul 29 14:56:05 PDT 2016

Are you measuring the cost of absenteeism for your company? Check out how it can effect your company

What Does a Payroll Service Company Actually Do?

by ipspayroll @ Direct Deposit – IPS Payroll

Thu Sep 22 14:11:29 PDT 2016

There’s no doubt that tackling payroll presents serious challenges to businesses of all sizes. Handling time and attendance, payroll taxes and workers’ compensation can be difficult for even the most experienced business leaders. That’s where payroll services companies come into...

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Small Business Payroll Processing Options

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 07:58:49 PST 2016

Small Business Payroll Processing Options   Let’s face it there are other options besides using Digit Payroll Corp to get your payroll processed.  Yes, we would love your business, but most of all, we want you to choose the right one for you.   When...

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Start the New Year with a New Approach … to Payroll

by ipspayroll @ IPS Payroll

Fri Nov 03 15:51:54 PDT 2017

Not all New Year’s resolutions involve diet and exercise. Before 2018 takes foot, IPS encourages you to think proactively about your payroll. Ask yourself these five, simple questions: How satisfied am I with the quality of service from my current...

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IRS Payroll Exams

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 07:34:46 PST 2016

The IRS will start random audits of payroll tax returns starting in February of 2010.  They are estimating 6,000 employers will be audited over the next three years.  The IRS will be examining issues such as worker classification violations (employee vs. subcontractor) as well as...

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We’re Excited to Announce Secure Online Quarterly Tax Returns!

by K4Gm6ctzxs55Wx3T @ Payroll Direct | Your Customized Payroll Solution

Wed Dec 14 11:52:07 PST 2016

Payroll Direct is excited to announce that we will be using SHUGO to deliver your Quarterly Tax Returns to you in a secure and easy-to-access...

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5 Reasons to Make Your Employee Handbook Public

by Rachel Bolsu @ Namely: Blog

Thu Mar 01 08:07:49 PST 2018

How this company improved recruiting and retention by exposing their internal policies.

Overtime Changes Temporarily On Hold

by K4Gm6ctzxs55Wx3T @ Payroll Direct | Your Customized Payroll Solution

Wed Dec 14 11:59:19 PST 2016

A federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the Department of Labor’s...

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4 Challenges Companies Face in the Hiring Process

by Big Fish Payroll @ Big Fish Payroll

Fri Jul 14 13:36:15 PDT 2017

Employers and HR departments are struggling, now more than ever, to find and acquire great talent to complement their teams.

Were Children Really Employees?

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 08:10:01 PST 2016

The taxpayer operated a sole proprietor vending machine business, in which he deducted compensation paid to his two children. The IRS disallowed the education for amounts paid to his children after determining that the amounts were not ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred in...

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IRS Issues Long-Awaited Withholding Guidance for 2018

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Tue Feb 06 11:59:26 PST 2018

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made by the tax reform legislation enacted last month. This is the first in a series of steps that IRS will take to help improve the accuracy of withholding following major changes made by the new […]

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Health Savings Account

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 07:33:25 PST 2016

Healthcare savings account (HSA) is a medical savings account that can be used on a tax-advantaged basis. To be eligible for an HSA a participant must be covered by a high deductible health plan. HSA accounts belong to the employees and they can take the...

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Payroll Direct, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the ALAMN!

by K4Gm6ctzxs55Wx3T @ Payroll Direct | Your Customized Payroll Solution

Thu Mar 23 07:08:28 PDT 2017

Payroll Direct, Inc. is proud to support our clients in their respective industries. Recently we sponsored a booth at the ALAMN (Association of Legal Administrators...

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Know Your Tip-Reporting Responsibilities

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Wed Feb 14 12:38:31 PST 2018

If tipping is customary at your business, then both you and your employees have to meet tip-reporting responsibilities. (Tipping is most common in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, and other similar service establishments.) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have special rules for employees who routinely receive tips. Under the […]

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How to Explain Employee Benefits

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Mon Jan 22 12:42:59 PST 2018

The first thing employees are looking for during the hiring process is employee benefits. Yes, the benefits package is sometimes even more important than salary. Employees now expect comprehensive benefits packages tailored to their personal needs—not just to broadly defined demographics. But personalizing benefits packages starts with you truly understanding what your employees value and […]

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Direct Deposit is the Modern Payroll Solution for Employers and Employees

by ipspayroll @ Direct Deposit – IPS Payroll

Wed Sep 16 13:54:23 PDT 2015

Employers that offer a range of payroll options to their employee base are far more likely to keep their workforce happy in the long run. Finding new ways to ensure that payroll processing systems meet the needs of both employer...

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Bank Holiday on Monday, February 19, 2018

by The Advantage Team @ Mass Advantage Payroll

Wed Feb 07 08:05:11 PST 2018

This is a reminder that banks are closed on Monday, February 19, 2018, to observe Presidents’ Day; Advantage offices are open. If you normally report payroll on this day, please be prepared to reschedule your appointment when you report your next payroll. If a February 19 check date is sent before 7:00 p.m. ET on […]

Payroll Processing for the 21st Century

by ipspayroll @ Direct Deposit – IPS Payroll

Mon Nov 17 12:37:59 PST 2014

Let’s face it: Payroll administration uses up time and manpower resources that are typically stretched to the limit in SMBs or small to medium businesses. As a result, payroll and benefit administration rank among the top expenditures for these businesses....

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Family Members on Payroll

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 07:22:09 PST 2016

Putting family members on payroll may seem like a good idea for many small businesses.  In fact, in some circumstances, family members cost the company less in payroll taxes than a non-family member.  Although, like many payroll tax rules, the regulations are tricky. Child employed...

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What Should HR Do When a Manager is Dating a Direct Report?

by Rachel Bolsu @ Namely: Blog

Thu Mar 08 01:30:00 PST 2018

8 HR pros weigh in on how they would handle this case of love at work.

An Overview of Wage Garnishments

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Mon Feb 26 07:46:21 PST 2018

A wage garnishment is a legal process that requires an employer to withhold a portion of an employee’s wages to satisfy a debt owed by that individual. The garnishment order can be issued by a court (such as for unpaid child support, alimony, and unsecured consumer debts, including credit card and medical bills) or a […]

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IPS Expands Again! Say Hello to Camille Pierce, Payroll Specialist

by ipspayroll @ IPS Payroll

Tue Dec 12 10:55:53 PST 2017

When Camille Pierce joined the IPS team, she brought a degree in Accounting and more than 15 years of payroll industry experience with her. As clients are already finding out, her ability to immediately “plug & play” on client matters...

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What Is a Total Rewards Package?

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Mon Mar 26 07:08:47 PDT 2018

With millennials dominating the workforce and the next generation of workers gearing up to make their mark, employers are being forced to rethink their rewards strategy. When employers think “rewards,” compensation and benefits typically first come to mind—and with good reason. Research shows that compensation is the leading driver of job satisfaction, followed by benefits. […]

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Do You Need a Third-Party Administrator?

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Mon Mar 19 08:15:48 PDT 2018

A third-party administrator (TPA) is typically an independent entity that helps employers administer and manage some or all aspects of their employee benefit plan. Services may include the following: Designing and implementing plan benefits Enrolling employees and their dependents in the plan Preparing plan documents and employee disclosure notices Monitoring and implementing legislative updates Performing […]

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IRS Releases Updated Withholding Calculator And Form W-4 For 2018

by The Advantage Team @ Mass Advantage Payroll

Thu Mar 01 05:42:58 PST 2018

Kelly Phillips Erb , FORBES STAFF  Wondering whether your 2018 paycheck will result in the right amount of taxes withheld for 2018? You can check it out yourself: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finally released an updated Withholding Calculator which reflects changes under the new tax law. You can find the new withholding calculator on the IRS website here. To […]

HR Managed Services with Big Fish Payroll Services

by Big Fish Payroll @ Big Fish Payroll

Thu Oct 19 11:13:40 PDT 2017

Working with HR Managed Services mitigates your legal and financial risks and allows you to focus on your company’s strategic goals, rather than your administrative woes.

How Do 125 Plans and HSAs Work Together?

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Mon Jan 08 11:08:32 PST 2018

How Do 125 Plans and HSAs Work Together? A cafeteria plan is a reimbursement plan governed by IRS Section 125, allowing employees to contribute a certain amount of their gross income to a designated account or accounts before taxes are calculated. Another kind of plan is the health savings account, which lets employers and employees […]

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IPS is Growing: Welcome to the Team, Sarah Feaman

by ipspayroll @ IPS Payroll

Fri Oct 27 15:47:44 PDT 2017

A graduate from UW La Crosse, Sarah Feaman joined the IPS team this past August as a payroll specialist. She recently sat down to answer a few questions for us in an effort to help her IPS clients get to...

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IRS Announces 2018 Filing Season Opens January 29, Reminds Taxpayers About Delayed Refunds

by The Advantage Team @ Mass Advantage Payroll

Fri Jan 05 11:28:19 PST 2018

Kelly Phillips Erb – Forbes The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax season will open on Monday, January 29, 2018. The IRS will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns that day, with more than 155 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2018. This is a week later than had been widely […]

9 No-Fail Tips for Giving Constructive Criticism at Work

by Meredith Wood @ Fundera Ledger

Fri Mar 23 07:28:42 PDT 2018

Though criticism is an inevitable part of any workplace, most people find it difficult to give negative feedback to direct […]

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Minnesota Minimum Wage Increase

by K4Gm6ctzxs55Wx3T @ Payroll Direct | Your Customized Payroll Solution

Wed Dec 14 11:57:28 PST 2016

Effective August 1, 2016, the minimum wage in the state of Minnesota will increase. For Small Employers, the minimum wage will increase from $7.25 to...

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IPS Visits Technology Partner in Salt Lake City

by Mike Shefky @ IPS Payroll

Tue Aug 22 14:55:32 PDT 2017

IPS Vice President Leslie Kiefer recently returned from a four-day workshop in Salt Lake City, UT where she met with officials from iSolved, the company’s premier technology partner. iSolved provides IPS with industry-leading software to help drive efficiency in a...

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Inside Look: Home Health Care & Assisted Living

by ipspayroll @ IPS Payroll

Thu Nov 16 07:18:29 PST 2017

With November serving as national home care and hospice month, now is the perfect time to address the hotbed of payroll and human capital management (HCM) activity for the ever-growing aging care industry. According to recent statistics provided by the...

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IPS Featured in The Waukesha Freeman – Payroll systems and technology

by ipspayroll @ IPS Payroll

Mon Jan 22 13:47:21 PST 2018

Payroll’s progress: Technology having massive impact on industry The technological revolution has resulted in a makeover for the payroll industry. “The days of employees wanting to get their check stub on a Friday and take it to the bank have...

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Single Member LLC – Two Federal ID Numbers

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 08:00:49 PST 2016

The IRS requires a single member LLC that has employees to have two Federal ID numbers(EIN). One EIN is assigned to the individual owner (as a sole proprietor) and one is assigned to the LLC. You cannot use the online application to apply for these...

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Patriot Software Named Top Payroll Software

by Amanda Cameron @ Patriot Software

Tue Jan 31 07:00:49 PST 2017

Canton, Ohio. Jan. 27, 2017 — Patriot Software, LLC has been ranked first on G2 Crowd’s Top 10 Payroll Software List. G2 Crowd is a website that helps companies find reliable business software. G2 Crowd has over 100,000 reviews of business software solutions and offers insight from expert peers, everyday users, and aggregated data. “We […]

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Contractor & Builders

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Wed Jul 26 13:31:30 PDT 2017

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Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll

by ipspayroll @ Direct Deposit – IPS Payroll

Fri Mar 04 12:07:27 PST 2016

Payroll processing is an essential task in any ongoing business. It is a function that must be performed regularly and accurately while ensuring compliance with reporting and tax regulations. Given the complexities involved in payroll management, it is not surprising...

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Enhancing Business Efficiency with Employee Self Service Payroll

by ipspayroll @ Direct Deposit – IPS Payroll

Tue Dec 09 12:43:22 PST 2014

Payroll administration is a resource-intensive function. Preparation and disbursement takes several man-hours to complete for every payroll cycle along with other tasks such as time card monitoring and responding to payroll inquiries. With Employee Self Service payroll services, many tasks...

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Standard Mileage Rates for 2018 Are Up

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Wed Jan 03 07:57:58 PST 2018

Standard Mileage Rates for 2018 Are Up The IRS has issued the 2018 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2018, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) […]

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How to Write a Great Want Ad

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Mon Jan 15 11:46:04 PST 2018

Want to write a job ad that gets noticed? Here are eight simple steps: Use a killer job title — Add the top one to three things that will make the job attractive to an applicant. Include an emotive introduction — In a single paragraph, give three to five details that make the job exciting. […]

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What are the federal tax updates for 2018?

by ipspayroll @ IPS Payroll

Thu Feb 01 13:39:34 PST 2018

Because of the federal tax overhaul, many companies are in the process of updating their payroll systems for 2018. The IRS recently released its new withholding tables for the new year, and that means changes in how employee paychecks are...

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Scammed by the IRS

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 08:22:50 PST 2016

Identity theft victims being scammed by emails and web sites posing to be the IRS is increasing at an alarming rate.  Many victims fall into the trap of answering emails which they think is from the IRS releasing confidential information such as social security numbers...

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Ban on Salary Pay History Inquiries May Become New Trend

by Chris Hemenway @ Payroll Management, Inc

Tue Jan 30 13:06:56 PST 2018

California is expanding equal pay protections with its new statewide ban into inquiring about an applicant’s salary history. The point is to take away any justification of disparity in compensation between workers of the opposite sex who are performing substantially similar work. In this, the state joins a growing list of jurisdictions across the country […]

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New I-9 Form Updates

by Mike Shefky @ IPS Payroll

Fri Sep 08 10:27:18 PDT 2017

The USCIS recently released a revised edition of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers are to use this revised version or continue using Form I-9 with a revision date of 11/14/16 through Sept. 17. On Sept. 18, employers must...

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Family Paid Leave

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 07:24:11 PST 2016

The New Jersey Senate approved a bill that grants six weeks of leave at reduced pay to workers who stay at home to care for a new child or sick relative. According to the Paid Family Leave Act (A873) workers can collect up to two-thirds...

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The Benefits Of Automatic Direct Deposit For Employees

by ipspayroll @ Direct Deposit – IPS Payroll

Wed Apr 30 12:53:55 PDT 2014

Direct Deposit means Direct Savings Payroll processing is one of the most complex systems that businesses have to deal with on a regular basis. These transactions form part of the core of the employer-employee relationship and must be handled accurately...

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Health Insurance for More than 2% Shareholder of an S Corporation

by Digit Payroll @ Digit Payroll

Thu Dec 22 07:30:15 PST 2016

Amounts paid for health insurance for more than 2% shareholder of an S Corporation should be reported to Digit Payroll by the end of the year. These amounts should be included in the shareholder’s Form W-2 . This amount is included as income for federal...

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IPS tackles payroll diversity and more on The Biz Connection radio show

by Mike Shefky @ IPS Payroll

Tue Feb 13 12:44:08 PST 2018

Recently, IPS President John Feaman and Vice President Pete Feaman were featured on the The Biz Connection radio program. For more than 25 minutes, the two company co-founders addressed the evolving diversity and complexities of today’s payroll industry. To hear...

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Strategies for Effective Records Management

by ipspayroll @ Direct Deposit – IPS Payroll

Mon Jun 16 13:01:10 PDT 2014

It takes time, money and precious man-hours to maintain organized business records. However, many processes depend on effective records management, so this isn’t a task that can be taken for granted. Compliance with federal and state regulations requires that certain...

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