Jul 23, 2024 | Company News, Small Business Resources
What are Payroll Taxes? Payroll taxes include several types of payments related to employment.  The key ones are: FICA – stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act and consists of two types of taxes; Social Security and Medicare taxes. Social Security...
Jul 16, 2024 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
IRS Enters Next Stage of Employee Retention Credit Work The IRS is intensifying its efforts to scrutinize claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), as recent evaluations reveal a high likelihood of improper claims. The review showed that a significant portion...
Jul 9, 2024 | Product News, Small Business Resources
Background Checks Made Easy for Your Small Business In today’s world, the need for thorough background checks has become increasingly important. Background checks serve as a necessary tool in ensuring safety, trust, and reliability—offering a comprehensive snapshot...
Jul 2, 2024 | Small Business Resources
Outsourcing Payroll: Benefits and Why Smaller Companies Shine Managing payroll is a critical task for any business, but it doesn’t have to be an in-house burden. Outsourcing payroll services can offer significant advantages, allowing your company to focus on...
Jun 25, 2024 | Small Business Resources
Why Great Customer Service is the Key to Business Longevity and Growth In today’s competitive business landscape, great customer service is more crucial than ever. It is not just about resolving issues or answering queries; it is about building lasting...
Apr 30, 2024 | Human Resources, Small Business Resources
From our Partners at HR Support: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that the 2023 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection will open April 30. Â The deadline to file the report is June 4, 2024. The EEO-1 Component 1 report is a mandatory filing...
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. ...
