…Just kidding. As we’re learning, 2021 is basically an extension of 2020 --- and 2021’s W-4 is no exception. But while there aren’t any changes to the new W-4 format,...
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The IRS recently issued a new, redesigned Form W-4 that looks drastically different from the former version. While the IRS says it “reduces the form's complexity and increases the transparency...
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What all has to be saved in your payroll records? Get details in this video! If you loathe journaling, the topic of employee records retention may be difficult to swallow....
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When it comes to gifts, there a lot of things employers can give employees as “de minimis” fringe benefits that are not considered taxable. Unfortunately, a gift card or any...
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When employers decide they want to pay workers by piece rate (also known as piecework), they’re referring to pay based on number of units or pieces created rather than the...
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The IRS recently released the 2018 W-4 with an accompanying Withholding Calculator. Although the IRS issues an updated Form W-4 annually, this year's release was later than anticipated due to...
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Thinking of outsourcing your payroll? You’re not alone. Research indicates that a little less than half of all businesses in the U.S. already put their company payrolls in the hands of...
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The IRS recently renewed its warning about an email scam that uses a corporate officer’s name to request employee Forms W-2 from company payroll or human resources departments. This phishing variation is...
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published a revised version of Form I-9 that goes into effect on January 22, 2017. Until its effective date, employers may use...
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Each year, millions of dollars in lost or unclaimed paychecks are turned over to state departments nationwide. Whether the employee lost the check or simply neglected to pick up the...
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