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How to Calculate Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC)

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How to Calculate Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC)

You can earn a tax credit of up to $33,000 per employee in wages paid under the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) if your business was financially impacted by COVID-19. Read on to learn who is eligible for the Employee Retention Tax...

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Can Employers Require Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19? Should They?

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Can Employers Require Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19?

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a legal professional or...

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Are Your COVID-19 Changes Sustainable? Plan For Your Post-Pandemic Workplace

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Are Your COVID-19 Changes Sustainable in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Odds are good that your work life changed significantly in the last year, or that it continues to evolve as the pandemic persists. As the Associated...

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2020 is almost over, but are you forgetting any payroll and HR tasks?

This year started out like most, but now as it draws to a close so much is different. Even if January 1 can’t get here fast enough for you, those...

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2020 Workplace Voting Leave Compliance [5 Tips]

November 3rd is Election Day. Are you properly prepared?

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Update: Rules, guidance and the application

In August 2020, The Small Business Administration (SBA) closed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application window and issued the guidance,...

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10 Key Takeaways from President Trump’s 2020 Payroll Tax Cut Memo

Early in August, President Trump released his memo “Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster.” Learn what you need...

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Layoffs: 11 Tips for how to deliver the news with compassion

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (U.S. BLS) reported a decline in unemployment rate by 2.2% via their “The Employment Situation - June...

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Rehiring in the time of COVID-19: Best Practices for Employers

Some companies are in the midst of rehiring employees laid off due to the pandemic, and for others that’s still in the future. Either way, as you...

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Will your PPP loan be forgiven? What you need to know now

Guest post by Alan Greenwell and Rachel Graves The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established in April as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...

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A guide to employer tax credits in FFCRA and the CARES Act

You’ve probably weathered many changes to your company and staffing recently. And that includes staying compliant with new legislation that requires...

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Planning for the Future: What You’ll Need to Know to Rehire and Recall

If you’ve recently made the decision to furlough or lay off employees, or are in the process, you’re not alone. Nearly 50% of companies say they are...

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How to Know if Info You Find is Trustworthy

Far-reaching, fast-changing new stories in the digital age mean a deluge of coverage from many perspectives, coupled with millions of people adding...

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Ten Tips to Do in Tough Times

As we continue to take stock of our current situation and plan for the uncertainty of what tomorrow will bring, we suggest doing a reality check of...

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Local Restaurants and their Status

In these trying times, one of the industries that has been most affected is the sit-down restaurant industry. We often say that what sets us apart at...

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How to Avoid Identity Theft

As our digital footprint expands, concerns of identity theft become more commonplace both at home and at work. In response to this, data protection...

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Do Any of These Scenarios Describe Your Payroll Situation?

It’s tax time, you probably have a payroll cycle ending soon, and don’t forget those redesigned W-4s you’re getting questions about. While you’re at...

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Choosing the Best Employee Timekeeping Software for My Business

Dependable timekeeping is one of the most important contributors to the financial health of your company. Not only does it build and maintain trust...

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Understanding I-9 Compliance

Welcoming a new employee comes with the necessary hurdle of onboarding paperwork. The I-9 form is often the launching point for documenting the...

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What You Need to Know About the Redesigned 2020 Form W-4

By now, you’ve probably heard the IRS has released a redesigned version of form W-4 for 2020, also known as the Employee’s Withholding Certificate....

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