Before you pop the cork on the new year, there are a few things you should review to optimize your financial situation. Although most tax strategies only need to be...
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The IRS has announced the 2019 contribution limits for health flexible spending accounts (FSA), as well as limits for health savings accounts (HSA) for those with a qualifying high deductible...
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Many employers are uncertain when it comes to knowing how and when to pay hourly, nonexempt employees who travel for work. Perhaps that’s due to the answer: it depends on...
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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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When you’re determining how much to pay a new employee, setting your company’s policies regarding employee salary disclosure, or deciding whether salary history should be discussed in the application process,...
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Looking for a cheaper alternative to paying employees to get the job done? Then perhaps an intern isn’t what you need. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently updated guidance on...
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Unsure whether you have an exempt or nonexempt employee? Before you classify a role incorrectly, check the requirements for what it takes to legally be considered exempt. If you classify...
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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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With the late December tax reform bill, many employees are wondering how this will impact them in 2018. We’ve written a brief summary below of some of the frequently asked...
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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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