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Could You Handle Different State’s Payroll Taxes and Regulations?

Posted by Teresa Ray on October 11, 2016

I was really excited for a colleague who got a big contract that was going to expand his company this year. He was excited because his small business would no longer be just a local business, but would now be a business that worked nation-wide. We celebrated with a congratulatory lunch. It wasn’t but a couple of weeks later that he called and was obviously down. I was afraid he’d lost the deal. But no, he said it was worse – it was about payroll taxes. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employees, employers, local payroll taxes, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, state payroll taxes, tax laws for payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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When Are You Paying Your Employees?

Posted by Elaine on September 20, 2016

You might think that setting up a regular payroll would be easy. You know, put in names and start paying the employees. But stop right there, you’re going to have to first determine when you’re going to pay them, and I’m not talking about what day of the week. Of course, it’s much more complex than that. You have to consider the hold back. What’s that? Well, it’s certainly something you have to consider. (more…)

Tags: avoiding payroll adjustments, benefits of outsourcing, employees, employers, outsourcing payroll, payroll provider, payroll schedule, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Honest, It Was Just a Mistake

Posted by Elaine on August 30, 2016

It was just a mistake. Those are awful words – and impactful words – especially when it comes to financial aspects of a small business. And when it applies to payroll, payroll taxes and the IRS, those words could mean the end of a small business. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employers, mistakes in paying wages, mistakes on payroll, payroll accuracy, payroll errors, payroll provider, payroll service, small business payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Legislation Can Change Everything … At Any Time

Posted by Jessica on August 9, 2016

You never know when new legislation might be passed, turning your small business’s life upside down. Just when you think you have things figured out and your business is on the right track, the government can decide that you need to change the way you operate. Small business owners in New York are currently facing a scenario in which proposed legislation threatens to change the way they will be allowed to pay their employees. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, Brownsburg, employers, payroll provider, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, tax laws for payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Payroll, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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So You think Handling Your Own Payroll is Easy?

Posted by Elaine on August 2, 2016

As if payroll itself wasn’t complicated enough, there are IRS reporting deadlines and deposit schedules to comply with as well. And, to make things ever more interesting, it can change depending on how your payroll changes through the year. How can a small business owner keep up with it all? (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employers, Indiana, outsourcing payroll, payroll provider, payroll tax deposits, payroll tax reporting, payroll unemployment taxes, penalties and fines from IRS, small business and payroll taxes, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Payroll, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Have you Heard About the New Overtime Rule?

Posted by Jessica on July 12, 2016

President Obama recently made news in the business world by announcing an executive change to the rules governing overtime pay. This change will result in a greater number of workers who will be eligible for overtime pay. Because this change has the potential to affect the size of workers’ paychecks, it is sure to capture the attention of employees and employers alike. (more…)

Tags: bonus pay, bonuses and commissions, commission, employees, employers, overtime, payroll law changes, payroll laws, payroll service, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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What Does FMLA Mean to Small Business Owners?

Posted by Gerilyn Davis on July 5, 2016

For those that may not be familiar with FMLA, it is the Family Medical Leave Act. In summary it allows employees to take a leave of absence for medically related purposes and family related medical incidents or procedures. There are several considerations to be made on whether an employer must honor the Family Medical Leave Act. The Family Medical Leave Act, according to the Department of Labor website, consists of the following: (more…)

Tags: employee benefits, employees, employers, Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA, small business, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Benefits and Health Care, HR Rules, Regulations and Laws, Human Resources

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What Should I Consider If I Want to Make an Employee Salaried?

Posted by Gerilyn Davis on June 14, 2016

When a small business owner decides to take an employee to salaried status, the key to the transition is that it should be legal, as well as a win/win for both the organization and the employee. Salaried employment is becoming more and more of a hot topic considering there are significant changes being made in the workforce. (more…)

Tags: employees, employers, exempt vs. nonexempt employees, hourly employees, salaried employees, salaried vs. hourly, small business, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: HR Rules, Regulations and Laws, Human Resources, Operating a Small Business, Staffing

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Employee Bonuses, Awards and Fringe Benefits: What Employers Need to Know

Posted by Ariane on June 7, 2016

Many small business owners (SBOs) think they don’t need to have a human resources or payroll department. They think they can handle all of the HR and payroll paperwork themselves. The problem is, not having a payroll department means these employers are taking on a considerable financial risk. (more…)

Tags: bonuses, employee bonuses, employee gifts, employees, employers, fringe benefits, payroll service, small business, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Payroll, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Why Shouldn’t Small Business Owners Use Annual Performance Reviews to Manage Employee Performance?

Posted by Gerilyn Davis on May 31, 2016

You might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t that what a performance review is for?” Unfortunately, performance management – or, as it has also been called, “performance review” has long had a negative connotation attached to it, when, really, it should be a positive and constructive experience. In fact, through my years of HR experience, I have seen how powerful and profitable a good performance management strategy can be for small businesses. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employee performance, employees, employers, HR, Human Resources, Indiana, performance management, performance reviews, small business, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Hiring and Firing, Human Resources, Policies and Procedures, Staffing

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