Does Your W-2 Look Wrong? It Could Be This…
Does all the information on your W-2 look right? If not, is it a matter of tax nuances, or is there something wrong with your form?
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Why Would I Ever Choose an Electronic W-2 Over Paper?
Due to IRS regulations, employees must actively consent to receive an electronic-only W-2. Here are several reasons why doing that is worth your time.
Darci Jones, Stratus HR Chief Financial Officer
Nov 29, 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
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
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
Paid Leave Tax Credit for COVID-19 Vaccination
Your company may be eligible for a paid leave tax credit if you provide paid leave for employees to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Apr 23, 2021
Employee Retention Tax Credit – Do You Have Money to Claim?
One significant tax break through recent COVID relief legislation is the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Does your company qualify?
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Apr 15, 2021
Giving a 1099 to This Teenage Worker Was Illegal
My niece’s employer took advantage of her by paying her as an independent contractor with a 1099 but insisted they did nothing wrong.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Feb 26, 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
