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W-2 Health Insurance Reporting

W-2 Health Insurance Reporting

Affordable Care Act & W-2 Health Insurance Reporting Starting in tax year 2011, the Affordable Care Act requires employers to report the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan…. Read more »

Electronic Paycard Protection Act

Electronic Paycard Protection Act

The Electronic Paycard Protection Act is new legislation introduced by California democrat Joe Baca. The legislation would mandate certain disclosures to and options for employees who receive their pay electronically through… Read more »

Do It Yourself Payroll: Is It Really Cheaper?

Do It Yourself Payroll: Is It Really Cheaper?

Do it yourself payroll can mean different things to different people. If you’re a small business owner and you just hired your first employee, you’re probably asking yourself, “Now what?”… Read more »

July 2011 FUTA Rate Reduction

July 2011 FUTA Rate Reduction

Beginning July 1, 2011, the effective FUTA tax rate will be reduced from 0.8 percent to 0.6 percent for all employers liable for FUTA. The reduction is the result of… Read more »

Paychex for Small Businesses

Paychex for Small Businesses

What is Paychex for Small Businesses? Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is one of the largest payroll service providers in the country, and Paychex for Small Businesses is a service provided by… Read more »

Local Payroll Taxes

Local Payroll Taxes

What are local payroll taxes? All municipalities have the authority to levy payroll taxes on businesses in their respective jurisdictions. That being the case, not all cities across the country… Read more »

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid time off is one of the most common non-financial benefits offered to employees. Many business owners offer it as personal time off, also called PTO, to both exempt (salary)… Read more »

Flex Time

Flex Time

As a small business owner, you probably aren’t flush with the kind of capital that allows you to offer your employees extensive financial benefits. However, there are several types of… Read more »

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