The SECURE Act of 2019 gave employers new incentives to offer retirement plans. Now, the SECURE Act 2.0 promises to deliver even more. Passed by Congress at the end of 2022, the SECURE Act 2.0 is a new and improved version of the previous bill.
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Your Guide to Navigating Through Personal Use of Company Car Rules
Do your employees use company-owned or leased vehicles for personal reasons? If so, you need to know how to handle reporting personal use of company car for wage and tax purposes.
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What Is Mileage Reimbursement, and How Does it Work?
As a business owner, running errands is inevitable. But sometimes, you are too busy to make the run yourself. You might send an employee to pick up something or handle a task for you. If you find yourself counting on employees to use their personal cars for business, consider offering mileage reimbursement. So, what is […]
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Don’t Get Tripped up Over State-mandated Retirement Plans
State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans.
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New W-4 Form: IRS Makes Minor Changes to 2023 Form, Allowances Still Out
The new W-4 form for 2023 is now available. Unlike the big W-4 form shakeup of 2020, there aren’t significant changes to the new form. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t familiarize yourself with it.
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Keep It Legal: What You Need to Know About Child Labor Laws to Avoid Penalties
Hiring employees can be exciting, especially if it means your business is growing. But if you’re hiring someone under 18 years old, you need to know child labor laws. Why? Because the employment of minors carries stricter regulations than adult employment. Not to mention, ignoring child labor laws can result in penalties from the federal […]
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For the Love of Your Small Business: 11 Wage Violations You Need to Avoid
The Department of Labor recovered over $17 million in unpaid wages in 2022 due to wage violations. Employers who use illegal payroll practices not only owe back the money they “steal” from employees, but they’re also subject to hefty penalties. Plus, these businesses lose the trust of their workers and harm their employer brand.
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How to Handle Pay and Employment Issues When You Hire Remote Workers
Remote work is becoming more common. If you hire remote workers who work in a different state than where your business is located, you need to know how to handle pay and employment issues.
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What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit, and How Does it Work?
This article has been updated to include 2023 information. The American Rescue Plan was signed into law on March 11, 2021. This article was updated to include information about EITC changes under the new plan. If you have a low- or moderate-income worker, they may be eligible for the earned income tax credit (EITC). Read […]
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Are Payroll Deductions for Health Insurance Pre-Tax? The Answer You Need to Know
This article has been updated to include 2023 information. Providing health insurance benefits to your employees can leave you with a lot of questions. If you have your employees contribute to their premiums, you have to know how to deduct the cost from their gross pay. But, are payroll deductions for health insurance pre-tax? Read […]
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