Payroll

Payroll news you can use

04/04/2016

Here are digests of some recently released official announcements from the IRS.

April 2016: Employer’s business tax calendar

03/31/2016

Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.

What a difference a weekend makes: a Form 941 reprieve

03/30/2016

You get a two-day reprieve for filing your first-quarter Form 941—instead of the regular April 30 due date—forms are due on May 2, 2016. Here are some tips for completing your 941 forms.

Small startups may credit research costs against FICA

03/28/2016

Thanks to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, small startup businesses now qualify for the research and development tax credit.

The penalty for failing to e-file? Well, it depends

03/24/2016

Never give the IRS a choice about how to calculate penalties.

All-states chart on annual reconciliation/1099 filing dates

03/22/2016

This month’s chart lists states’ annual wage reconciliation and 1099 filing deadlines.

Employer can’t sue software company for payroll mistakes

03/21/2016

If you use commercial payroll software, beware.

TIGTA: IRS can do better with W-2 penalties

03/17/2016

No doubt, 2016 will be the most challenging year-end season in a long time.

Do good by doing right with 401(k) investment options

03/11/2016

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How I learned to stop worrying and love payroll

03/09/2016

Payroll isn’t for the faint of heart. Between federal and state taxes, and federal and state wage and hour law, there’s a lot to worry about.