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Supreme Court: Public sector workers can’t be forced to pay union fees

06/27/2018
Expect the decision to substantially weaken public-sector unions—which traditionally support Democratic candidates—as this ruling likely means the unions will likely see a large drop in funding.

Fix it fast: How to handle an uncashed paycheck

05/17/2018
Your options: You can either void uncashed checks or hold them open on your books. Hiccup: Banks generally won’t honor checks that are older than six months, so your employees won’t be happy either.

Start planning now to stay ahead of tricky summer pay issues

04/19/2018
Before getting lost in daydreams about the lazy days of summer, start working with your colleagues in the payroll department to anticipate some of the headaches that accompany holidays and vacation time off.

The check’s in the mail—or the money’s already in the bank

04/19/2018
Can you steer employees to paycards instead of checks or direct deposit? Yes, but you can’t require them.

Company events still deductible, IRS clarifies

04/19/2018
The deductibility of costs incurred for company events, such as a Christmas party, is covered under tax code Sections 274(e)(1) and (e)(4), which the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act didn’t touch.

Establish process for verifying employment

04/17/2018
Verification of employment requests are not difficult to process, but you do need a formal system for responding to them.

DOL pilots PAID program for some FLSA violations

03/20/2018
Some employers will soon be able to avoid the hefty penalties and double damages that usually result when the government discovers violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

What to tell employees about tax reform and 2018 withholding

01/17/2018

The rushed passage of tax reform legislation at the end of 2017 means employees now have little reliable guidance on how to manage income tax withholding on their 2018 pay. Here’s a framework for fielding withholding-related questions. 

2018 standard auto mileage rate increases 1¢ per mile

01/03/2018

The IRS’ standard mileage rate, which you can use to reimburse employees who drive their own cars on business, increases to 54.5¢ a mile for 2018, up one penny from the 2017 rate.

Information return penalties rise again for 2020

12/20/2017
The IRS has adjusted the information return penalties for 2019 information returns you’re required to file in 2020.