Is Outsourcing Payroll a Bad Idea?
Considering the risks, is outsourcing payroll a bad idea for my company? Is there a better alternative option?
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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
Employee Paycheck Deferrals vs. Employer Tax Deferrals
Several COVID-19 legislation pieces allow for tax deferrals, but which deferrals are for employees and which are for employers?
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Sep 25, 2020
Executive Order for Payroll Tax Deferral: Employers Be Wary
While the employee payroll tax deferral isn’t a great benefit for employees, it’s worse for employers who might be on the hook for unpaid tax
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Aug 31, 2020
Top 5 Things to Know about the New W-4
While the IRS says the new W-4 is supposed to be less complex, employees are going to need a bit of an explanation. Here it is in layman's terms.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Jan 3, 2020
