Are You a Small Business Owner That Can Celebrate Holidays?
Employees look forward to holidays – so do employers, kind of. For employers, especially small business owners; holidays can create little glitches in their normal operations. While it is nice to have...
View ArticleChanges Made by the IRS May Affect 2014 Payroll
How well do you keep up on regulations that affect small businesses? Are you aware of the changes that have been made regarding 2014 payroll taxes? Maybe you enjoy reading tax regulations in your...
View ArticleSmall Business Benefits from Outsourcing Payroll to the Professionals
We have all heard that old saying about doing everything correctly most of the time. But the one time we make a mistake that certain slip-up seems to be what people remember much more frequently than...
View ArticlePayroll Tax Forms and When to Use Them
If you are like most small business owners, you will spend much of your typical busy day communicating in various ways. But how often do you stop and think about communication relating to payroll...
View ArticleSeverance Package Points Employers Should Know
As a small business owner, you know a couple of life lessons. One lesson is that the pressure is definitely on, as in every day, all day long. And the second lesson is about employees, keeping track of...
View ArticleMake Sure You Know What Can and What Can’t Be Deducted from an Employee’s...
Nearly all employees agree – they love getting that paycheck! So it’s good to know that Indiana has laws in place that protect workers’ rights to receive payment for work done. One area addressed by...
View ArticleCelebrate Payroll!
Did you know that there was an actual National Payroll Week? There is, and in 2014 it is celebrated September 1 – 5. According to the American Payroll Association, there is a lot to celebrate,...
View ArticleWhy Use a Payroll Service for Contracted Workers Pay?
Should small business owners who have “employees” that are contract workers ever consider using a payroll services provider? I have been wondering that for a long time because, after all, the employers...
View Article3 Opportunities for Rewarding Your Employees
Just like every small business owner appreciate a professional and reliable vendor, good employees are also valued. They get to work on time, get things done right, and treat customers appropriately....
View ArticleWhen Cash is a Red Flag
While people may be glad to have work and be getting a paycheck, there is a red flag that should fly high and furiously if seen: An Indiana employer that does not provide a pay stub or pays wages in...
View ArticleChild Support Payroll Deductions Reaching Global Proportions
Just last month the Office of Child Support Enforcement issued a memorandum regarding the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) (2008) and Hague Treaty Provisions. State agencies who administer...
View ArticleAre Employee Achievement Awards Taxable or Not?
Employees need to feel valued and appreciated by employers. When you give your employees achievement awards, celebrating specific milestones in safety or length of service, you’re recognizing their...
View ArticleHelping Your Employees Save for Retirement – Make it Easy
Everyone knows the importance of saving for retirement. Everyone knows that saving money consistently and giving it time to grow is the best approach to ensuring adequate funds for the post-retirement...
View ArticleWhat Workers Have to Say About Payroll Issues
You may have heard of National Payroll Week. Started in 1996 by the American Payroll Association, it celebrates “many things important to each of us who work” according to their website,...
View ArticleBotched Payroll Makes For a Bad Day!
You know you’re having a bad day when a mistake you made gets covered by the local newspaper. Not exactly the kind of publicity you want! As this article reports, the town of Windham, Connecticut,...
View ArticleThe Payroll Department Opens a New Office in Zionsville
It’s happening! I am opening a new sales location for The Payroll Department in Zionsville! As all of my clients already know, The Payroll Department recently completed a complete conversion to a new...
View ArticlePaying Employees “Under the Table” – Is It Worth the Risk?
Have you ever had an employee ask you to pay their wages in cash – unreported? Or, maybe you’ve thought about hiring employees and paying them “under the table” to simplify your bookkeeping. What does...
View ArticleMake Small Business Ownership More Predictable during the Unpredictable Days...
The sunny days of summer are now a distant memory, and we are entering the dark and cold days of winter. In addition to the shorter days, longer nights, and generally colder weather, winter also brings...
View Article3 Opportunities for Rewarding Your Employees
Just like every small business owner appreciate a professional and reliable vendor, good employees are also valued. They get to work on time, get things done right, and treat customers appropriately....
View ArticleWhen Cash is a Red Flag
While people may be glad to have work and be getting a paycheck, there is a red flag that should fly high and furiously if seen: An Indiana employer that does not provide a pay stub or pays wages in...
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