It seems like every few months, we hear of yet another company whose data has been breached or most recently held for ransom. While financial gain remains the top motive of attackers, here are just a few ways to help protect your company from being the next victim.
eFiling Thresholds Lowered for 2021
The Taxpayer First Act reduces the threshold that triggers the electronic filing requirement for the combined filing of most information returns to the IRS, including Forms W-2, Wage, and Tax Statement, and the Form 1099 series.
10 Essential Tips For Working Remotely
There's no question about it—for most companies, remote work is here to stay for the immediate future. Whether companies have plans to remain fully remote or are just until they have a better idea of what the future holds. Going into a remote work environment with eyes wide open will prepare companies and their employees for long-term success.
EEO-1 Filing Period Is Now Open
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched its annual EEO-1 data collection process earlier this month. The mandatory data collection process requires all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors with 50 or more employees meeting certain criteria to submit demographic workforce data, including data by race/ethnicity, sex, and job categories.
What You Should Know About The American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows employers to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations.
Key Takeaways From Recent Unemployment Reports
Overall the unemployment situation continues to recover from the pandemic-related levels. The unemployment rate has edged down to 6% which is down considerably from its high in April 2020.
IRS Provides Guidance for Employers Claiming the Employee Retention Credit for First Two Quarters of 2021
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) modified by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act).
Aatrix Anticipates A Record Number Of Changes To Payroll Reporting In 2021
State and Federal agencies frequently make changes to the reports businesses are required to complete, and 2021 is poised to be a record-setting year. From brand new reports like the California Pay Data Report, changes to the most commonly filed reports like the 941, to the myriad of State form updates, Aatrix’s Forms Division is continually releasing new and updated forms.
Vaccines Boost Optimism For Economic Growth In 2021
Several Sources Say Progress With Vaccination Gives Hope The Economy Will Continue To Improve Comments, surveys, and expert opinions agree that the continued progress of vaccinations is giving the small business community encouragement that their prospects for the near future are improving.
Four Ways The New World of Remote Work May Impact Your Workforce
With the pandemic continuing to affect business worldwide, remote work has become not only a necessity but a productive, flexible, and empowering way to work. Companies are having to decide how to incorporate remote work into their new normal for the long-term.
