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Taxes

Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

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Top Small Business Tax Credits in 2023

Small business owners are constantly seeking ways to minimize their tax liabilities and increase their bottom line. One strategy that can help...

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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...

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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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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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New Year, New W-4?: 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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Exempt vs Non-exempt: FLSA Final Rule Announced

If you’re like many employers, you’ve been following the developments about the DOL’s long-anticipated final rule regarding overtime eligibility. The...

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Keep Your 2018 Tax Return Handy! Now’s the Best Time to Plan for Next Year.

How did your 2018 taxes turn out? Hopefully you were able to check withholding allowances and make any needed adjustments to avoid a tax liability....

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2019

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Ready or Not, 2019 is Almost Here!

It might be hard to believe, but 2018 is drawing to a close. Right now your company may be preparing for a slow-down during the holiday season,...

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Tax Time Already? Check Your W-4 Now, Avoid Surprises Later

Do you rely on a tax refund to pay for a big, recurring expense like a vacation? Are you counting on a refund for a home improvement project? Do you...

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The Ins and Outs of Vacation for Exempt Employees

Summer is here and that means employees are making vacation plans. While your hourly employees, non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),...

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Taxes, Wages and ACA Compliance:  Don’t Drop the Ball in the New Year

2018 is coming fast! Are you paying attention to the changes and deadlines that are right around the corner? Our tips will help you navigate changes...

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Can You Afford to Misclassify Your Workers?

It’s Monday morning: Employees make their way to their workstations, the Keurig whirrs in the break room and the office starts to hum along as usual....

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The New I-9: What You Need to Know

The US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, released a revised I-9 Employee Eligibility...

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W-2 Phishing Scam Targets Small Businesses, Schools and Others

As if you need one more thing to worry about this time of year, the IRS has issued an urgent alert regarding phishing scams. These scams target...

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2017 Standard Mileage Rates Announced

In 2017 the IRS is decreasing the allowable deduction for mileage. The new deduction rates will apply to miles driven for business travel, as well...

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Keeping up with Changing Compliance Requirements

There were a few important alerts announced this month that change federal compliance for human resource management that may affect your company. We...

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C Corp, S Corp or LLC? Business Basics

There's so much to think about when running (or considering to run) a business. Location, staffing, regulations, competition...as business owners...

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Don't Miss the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Ever wonder how you can save money for your company? Here's one way, in four words: Work Opportunity Tax Credit. If you aren't getting it, you're...

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