New W4 for 2020 Tax Season
Disappointing Tax Return? Tax season is over for now, and some tax payers may have been disappointed with the size of their tax refund, or worse, surprised that they still owed the IRS money. Changes [...]
New Overtime Rule Has Been Proposed
Exempt Employees: Current Rule According to the Department of Labor, executive, professional, administrative, and computer employees can be considered exempt from minimum wage and overtime under the white collar exception. In order to be considered [...]
How to Identify and Avoid Payroll Phishing Email Scams
How to Identify Phishing Emails The IRS has issued a warning about an increase in phishing email scams directed at payroll and HR personnel. The scams generally involve employee W2's, direct deposit information, or wire [...]
2019 W4 Form Available, Major Changes Delayed Until 2020
The IRS has issued a new W4 form for 2019. Changes to the tax code that were put into effect in early 2018 were expected to lead to major changes to the 2019 W4. After [...]
2019 Payroll Update: Social Security Wage Base
The world of payroll and human resources is constantly changing. It is important for business owners, and all those involved in payroll and HR processes, to stay up-to-date with IRS, Department of Labor, and other agency regulations [...]
Lowering Employee Financial Stress Will Increase Your Bottom Line
Employers are recognizing that financial stress is major factor when it comes to maintaining a positive and productive work environment. In fact, 28% of employees say that financial stress is a distraction for them at [...]