You love having a team. When it comes time to pay them, it’s another story. Let’s face it – doing payroll is not fun. Cutting paychecks, paying federal and state payroll taxes, preparing and filing employment tax returns, managing benefits…it’s a dizzying array of tasks to keep track of! You may be wondering, is it […]
Category Archives: Payroll
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May
May
You may never have given too much thought to the saving of your payroll records. There will be many times that you need them. Here we will share with you our recommendations regarding the saving of your payroll records. We’ll consider the answers to these questions:. Why should you save your payroll records? When should […]
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Jun
Jun
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). This law brings changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that PPP loan borrowers should be aware of. PPPFA changes the amount of funds to be spent on payroll to 60% The PPFA reduces the amount of the loan […]
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Apr
Apr
In a previous blog, we outlined a provision from the IRS to offer employers Payroll Tax Deferments as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Another recent provision made available through the IRS is the Employee Retention Credit. Here we will discuss the particulars on this type of relief. What […]
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Apr
Apr
Many small businesses are applying for economic assistance through either EIDL or PPP loan programs. However, it seems that getting approval for these programs is taking longer than anticipated. What are some other ways that small business owners can get more immediate relief? As part of the CARES Act, employers can seek deferment of certain federal payroll […]
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Jul
Jul
A common question from our clients is how to determine if a worker should be considered an employee or a contractor. Typically, this issue comes up in the process of setting up a new business. Let’s explore some differences between employees and contractors to help you classify your workers properly. Why it matters Employees can […]
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Feb
Feb
We are going to zero in on six different challenges that affect almost all business owners at some point in time. This will be an ongoing series called Challenge Accepted. Over the next couple of months, we will discuss each challenge and give you some ideas and solutions for each challenge you encounter. Here is […]
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Sep
Sep
We are continuing our series on those in the trades – specifically construction – and one area that those in the trades have special consideration is payroll. Payroll can feel hard. We get it. In the construction field, there are other factors to consider such as where your employees are, what jobs they are working […]
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Dec
Dec
One of the most common methods of showing appreciation to staff is by issuing year-end bonuses. Your employees work very hard, and as a business owner, you want to reward their efforts. While paying a bonus to your employees may sound simple, both federal and state agencies have rules regarding the taxability of these types […]
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Jan
Jan
Hiring your first employee is a major milestone in your business. Most business owners enjoy working with their team, but they don’t enjoy paying their employees. Why? Because payroll is complicated. With Gusto, it doesn’t have to be. Gusto understands the common pain points of paying your employees and subcontractors. They remove those frustrations with a […]
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