Mar 7, 2024 | Human Resources, Small Business Resources
HR Snapshot Each month your subscription to HR Support gives you guidelines (like the one below) on trending HR topics from top-rated HR Pros. This, in addition to on-demand Q and A help, is a great way for your small business to navigate prickly HR issues, whenever...
Feb 22, 2024 | Company News, Small Business Resources
A payroll company can provide valuable assistance to small businesses in managing their payroll taxes. Here are four ways in which a payroll company can help: Accurate Tax Calculations: Payroll companies use sophisticated software which automatically...
Feb 8, 2024 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the Department’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This final rule rescinds...
Feb 1, 2024 | Product News, Small Business Resources, Workers Comp
Depending on the state in which you employ workers, you may have to have a workers compensation policy with the first employee you hire. EasyWComp is a “Pay-as-you-go” (PAYG) workers’ compensation insurance that offers several advantages over...
Jan 12, 2024 | Human Resources, Product News, Small Business Resources
Below is an example of a typical question posed by a business manager and the type of answer you might get by using an HR support organization. Q: “We would like to add a working interview to our selection process. Is this permitted and are there other options to...
Nov 15, 2023 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates, Retirement Services, Small Business Resources
IRS Updates Retirement Account Limits 401(k) limit increases to $23,000 for 2024, IRA limit rises to $7,000 The Internal Revenue Service announced November 1st, 2023 that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 has increased to...
Oct 26, 2023 | Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
State Increases to Minimum Wages in 2024 Each state, and in some cases each city, is responsible for setting its own minimum wage laws. Below are each state’s minimum wage listings with upcoming changes noted. Dates are provided since changes go into effect...
Oct 12, 2023 | Product News, Small Business Resources
Top 3 Reasons to Outsource Your Payroll Using an outsourced payroll company can offer several advantages for small businesses. Here are the top three reasons: Expertise and Compliance: Payroll processing involves complex tax regulations and compliance...
Aug 8, 2023 | Benefits, Human Resources, Product News, Retirement Services, Small Business Resources
From our partners at Vestwell, originally published 07.31.2023 In today’s competitive business landscape, offering the right benefits can set your business apart, helping you attract and retain top talent. One of the most valuable benefits you can provide is a...
Aug 4, 2023 | Product News, Small Business Resources, Workers Comp
If you own a business with one or more employees, workers compensation insurance is essential. This insurance covers your company and your employees in case of work-related injuries or illnesses. Without workers compensation insurance, if an employee were to...
Aug 4, 2023 | Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
USCIS Release Date 07/21/2023 On Aug. 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF). Among the improvements to the form is a checkbox employers enrolled in E-Verify can use to...
Jul 25, 2023 | Human Resources, Onboarding, Product News
Get New Hires Started Off on the Right Track with “Come Aboard”! Easy. Efficient. Paperless. With our online employee onboarding software, you will save time and money with a suite of features that simplifies setting up new staff. In a work environment...
May 25, 2023 | Industry News
Not all third-party payroll service providers are created equal. A trusted, qualified company can help keep businesses secure and tax compliant. Businesses can help protect themselves by hiring an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. This is a third-party payroll service...
Apr 25, 2023 | Benefits, Company News, Product News
Control Labor Costs The cost of labor can be one of the primary forces cutting into a small business’s bottom line. You can control it, or let it run away with your profits. NetClockIn gives you the tools to control when employees are clocking in and clocking out. ...
Apr 13, 2023 | Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service issued a renewed warning urging people to carefully review the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) guidelines before trying to claim the credit as dishonest promoters continue pushing ineligible people to file. Third parties continue...
Mar 14, 2023 | Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
In February, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations amending the rules for filing returns and other documents electronically (e-file). These regulations will require certain filers to e-file beginning in 2024. T.D. ...
Feb 23, 2023 | Benefits, Retirement Services, Small Business Resources
This post is originally from our partners at Vestwell. With the recent passage of new legislation known as “SECURE 2.0,” tax credits available for small businesses that start a new retirement plan just got significantly larger. In the last week of 2022, the U.S. ...
Feb 9, 2023 | Human Resources
As you get ready to file a 2022 tax return, you may have questions or need additional information. IRS.gov has tools and resources that can put the information you need at your fingertips. Below are some links worth keeping to give you guidance and provide answers...
Jan 26, 2023 | Human Resources, Small Business Resources
It is estimated that 10 to 20 percent of employers misclassify at least one worker as a contractor rather than as employee. Both old and new-economy sector workers are impacted, in industries like trucking, construction, house cleaning, in-home care and technology,...
Jan 12, 2023 | Industry News
At the end of December 2022, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2023, the standard...
