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Payroll

What a payroll mess!

08/28/2016
Sometimes you walk into a mess and other times you have a mess thrust upon you.

Beware suspicious garnishment orders

08/27/2016
Payday lenders are increasingly sending aggressive garnishment orders to employers that mimic legitimate administrative orders from federal agencies.

Corporation loses on salary determinations

08/25/2016
S corps aren’t the only businesses to run up against the IRS when it comes to determining whether salaries are reasonable. Regular tax-paying C corporations run into the problem, too.

5 steps to take when an employee passes away

08/24/2016
Beyond its obvious emotional impact, an employee’s death almost always leaves unfinished business for HR and payroll to handle.

Bring Payroll’s dog days of summer to heel

08/24/2016
Dog days of summer slowing you down? You can tame this beast by keeping busy. Take some time now to make sure your i’s are dotted and your t’s are crossed.

California contractors must submit payroll data electronically

08/22/2016
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced in July that, starting Aug. 1, public works contractors and subcontractors once again must electronically submit certified payroll records.

Payroll year-end: It’s never too late to start early

08/22/2016
This coming year-end is going to be like no other, thanks to the accelerated, consolidated W-2/1099-MISC filing deadline of Jan. 31, 2017, and the fact that you no longer will be able to apply for an automatic extension of time to file your W-2s with the Social Security Administration. The earlier you start your year-end prep, the better off you’ll be.

NACHA’s same-day settlement launches Sept. 23

08/19/2016
Beginning Sept. 23, 2016, rule changes at NACHA—the electronic banking organization—will allow same-day settlements of payroll items.

HSAs: Everything you want to know (but were afraid to ask)

08/19/2016
The IRS has announced the 2017 inflation adjustments for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans. It’s also released a series of information letters that clarify HSAs.

Same worker, different work: Can pay rate change?

08/11/2016
Q. Is it legal to pay a nonexempt employee to work at a company event at a lower hourly rate than what we typically pay her? The event is a conference where staff would be answering questions and giving out information.