2025 401k Contribution Limits
Good news for retirement savers! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that 2025 401k contribution limits will increase to $23,500. This represents a $500 increase from the 2024 limit. What does this mean for you? Higher Contribution Limits: You can now contribute more to your 401k plan, helping you save more for retirement. Increased… Continue reading 2025 401k Contribution Limits
Demystifying the W-2: A Clear and Concise Guide for Employees
Ah, the W-2. That mysterious, seemingly hieroglyphic document that arrives each January, leaving many of us scratching our heads and muttering, “What does it all mean?” Fear not, fellow wage earners! This W-2 guide for employees is here to shed light on its secrets, transforming it from a cryptic puzzle into a straightforward summary of… Continue reading Demystifying the W-2: A Clear and Concise Guide for Employees
Can Employers Limit Which States Their Remote Employees Work In?
As remote work becomes an increasingly accepted norm in the wake of global shifts towards digitalized workplaces, employers are faced with a myriad of new considerations. One question that has emerged is, “Can Employers Limit Which States Their Remote Employees Work In?” The Short Answer: Yes, But It’s Complicated The straightforward answer is yes—you can… Continue reading Can Employers Limit Which States Their Remote Employees Work In?
Safeguard Your Business: Ensuring Payroll Protection for Unexpected Financial Challenges
As a business owner, you understand the importance of timely and consistent payroll. Not only is it a legal obligation, but it also plays a crucial role in maintaining employee satisfaction and loyalty. However, unexpected financial challenges can make it difficult to meet payroll demands, leading to stress and potential consequences for your business. Smart… Continue reading Safeguard Your Business: Ensuring Payroll Protection for Unexpected Financial Challenges
Importance of a Good PTO Policy
Paid time off (PTO) is an critical part of your company’s overall benefits package… if you have a good policy. It is an essential component of a comprehensive employee benefits package, and demonstrates to your employees that you value their work-life balance and well-being. A well-designed and planned PTO policy will also help attract and… Continue reading Importance of a Good PTO Policy
What Is The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and How Can You Benefit From It?
It’s tax filing season, and our clients are working hard to close out their 2022 filings. However, there’s a potentially huge payroll tax credit some businesses are missing – and we want to make sure that doesn’t happen to any of our clients! That tax credit is called the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). If you… Continue reading What Is The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and How Can You Benefit From It?
Most Common Payroll Mistakes
A well executed payroll run is central to every aspect of your business. After all, without a successful payroll run, none of your employees (or you!) can get paid… so it’s crucial that you get it right, every single time. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done – and payroll mistakes happen more often than they… Continue reading Most Common Payroll Mistakes
Vacation Time is a Benefit, Bonus, and Boost for your Team
Vacation time can be a polarizing subject for employers. Employers are always reticent to pay for someone to not do their job. Employees, on the other hand, quite enjoy having the time off when it doesn’t impact their salary. However, we suggest reframing how you think about vacation time and PTO. Instead of thinking of… Continue reading Vacation Time is a Benefit, Bonus, and Boost for your Team
How are Bonuses Taxed?
Bonuses are a popular way to increase employee loyalty and reward a year’s worth of “jobs well done”. However… as far as payroll goes, they are often misunderstood. With those holiday bonuses on the way, let’s cover one of the most common end-of-year payroll questions: how are bonuses taxed? It’s an oft-repeated question, especially at… Continue reading How are Bonuses Taxed?
Should You Pay an Employee Who Resigns With Two Weeks Notice?
When one of your employees puts in their two weeks notice, they may think that the heads-up time they’re giving you is doing you a favor. While the extra time to prepare for their departure can certainly help, you can run into some big time HR and Payroll headaches – especially if you aren’t aware… Continue reading Should You Pay an Employee Who Resigns With Two Weeks Notice?
