Now that we’re in the fourth quarter of 2025, it’s time to make a preliminary budget for 2026. You’ll likely have to tweak it on a regular basis as … Read more about 5 Ideas to Help you Make a Budget Now for 2026
10 Things to Know about the No-Tax-On-Tips Deduction
The deduction for no-tax-on-tips, or more simply tips deduction, was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA). Even though OBBBA was … Read more about 10 Things to Know about the No-Tax-On-Tips Deduction
Life and Death and Important Payroll Responsibilities to Know
Things are always happening to the people at work over which you have no control. An employee may have a new baby or adopt one. Or an employee may … Read more about Life and Death and Important Payroll Responsibilities to Know
Understanding the Interplay Between Federal and State Leave Programs
Employers can easily be confused about their obligations under the Federal Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act, state-paid family and medical leave … Read more about Understanding the Interplay Between Federal and State Leave Programs
How a Payroll Software Free Trial Can Help You Make the Right Choice
Handling the realm of managing payrolls can be quite daunting for businesses as they strive to maintain precision and adhere to regulations while … Read more about How a Payroll Software Free Trial Can Help You Make the Right Choice
Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
With the third quarter of 2024 complete, now’s the time to begin the budgeting process for 2025. The Chief Executive says “Budgeting is always … Read more about Budgeting for 2025: Practical Ideas to Consider
What to Know About Trust Fund Taxes
If you’ve incorporated your business or formed a limited liability company, you may have the belief that you can’t be personally liable for your … Read more about What to Know About Trust Fund Taxes
Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do
The employee retention credit (ERC), a credit created during COVID-19, ended on September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2021, for startups), but it’s still … Read more about Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do
What to Know About Your Holiday Season Employees
While holiday hiring in the U.S. for this upcoming season is the lowest since 2008, many businesses have already hired or plan to engage seasonal … Read more about What to Know About Your Holiday Season Employees
Proposed Changes in Overtime Rules and What to Do About Them
If certain employees work more than 40 hours in a workweek, they must be paid time and a half. This requirement can’t be avoided in most cases by … Read more about Proposed Changes in Overtime Rules and What to Do About Them
Employment Taxes: 4 Problems with Solutions
If your business has employees—including yourself—there are employment tax obligations imposed on the company (the “employer”) by the federal … Read more about Employment Taxes: 4 Problems with Solutions
Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
The April 2023 Jobs Report released by the BLS in early May showed an unexpected hike in job creation. Perhaps your business contributed to this … Read more about Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
What to Consider Now as You Prepare Your 2021 Budget
It’s that time again...time to prepare your budget for the coming year. This is an annual chore that should not be overlooked or delayed. As noted in … Read more about What to Consider Now as You Prepare Your 2021 Budget
Who Does Your Payroll and Why Does It Matter?
Many small businesses handle payroll in-house, but a growing number outsource this task to a third party. There are different types of payroll … Read more about Who Does Your Payroll and Why Does It Matter?
Wage Withholding: Mandatory and Voluntary Reasons
As an employer, you are required to withhold from an employee’s paycheck federal (and where applicable, state) income taxes, as well as the employee’s … Read more about Wage Withholding: Mandatory and Voluntary Reasons
