What To Look For In The Best Payroll And HR Companies For Small Businesses
It’s hard to tell what will be the best payroll and HR service for your small business. Use these questions to qualify your options.
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John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Aug 8, 2022
How Often Should I Update My W-4 Tax Form?
You just discovered you didn't have enough taxes withheld from your paycheck due to your W-4 tax form submissions. What can you do?
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Jun 16, 2022
Is Outsourcing Payroll a Bad Idea?
Considering the risks, is outsourcing payroll a bad idea for my company? Is there a better alternative option?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Feb 15, 2022
Are Employee Gift Cards Taxable?
If you give your employees a gift card, is that considered a "de minimis" non-taxable gift? What if it's more (or less) than $25 in value?
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Dec 22, 2021
Minimum Wage Increases for 2022
If you have employees that work in any of these states, you'll need to adjust your minimum wage rates and update your compliance posters.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 29, 2021
Child Tax Credits as Monthly Payments – Should I Unenroll?
The IRS is offering monthly payments from July - Dec 2021 for child tax credits - should I accept them or unenroll in the program?
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jun 28, 2021
You Thought 2020's New W-4 was a big change? See what 2021 is bringing
The new W-4 was a drastic overhaul meant to increase transparency, simplicity, and accuracy -- but it's mostly caused confusion.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Feb 23, 2021
Minimum Wage Increases for 2021
Nearly half of all states are increasing their minimum wage rates for 2021. Is your state affected? See the complete list.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 18, 2020
