Notice 931 sets the deposit rules and schedule for Form 941 This information is also used for Forms 943, 944, 945, and CT-1. Two Deposit Schedules There are two deposit schedules—monthly or semiweekly—for determining when you deposit social security and Medicare taxes and withheld federal income tax. These schedules tell you when a deposit is... Read more »
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Payroll Changes For Second Quarter 2023
- Nevada Becomes First State to Enact Earned Wage Access Law - Arkansas Issue Revised Withholding Tables - North Dakota Issue Revised Withholding Tables - Florida Requires Certain Private Employers to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1 - Idaho Revises Withholding Tables, No Retroactive Withholding - Utah Revises Withholding Tables
Recent Changes To State And Federal Payroll Compliance
With more than 20% of payroll reports changing each quarter, here are the most recent changes to payroll through June 2023.
Payroll Challenges And Best Practices As 2023 Moves Forward
As we close out the first quarter of 2023, the future of Payroll and HR has become the now of Payroll and HR. Many of the changes which started during the pandemic have been accelerated and have become permanent aspects of our working lives. Remote workers have expanded payroll compliance to multiple states for many companies for the first time. Finding efficiencies in an inflationary economy is paramount. And finally, security issues continue to be a primary concern.
Thank You For Your Participation: Preliminary Results of Aatrix’s Annual Customer Survey
Following another successful year-end filing season during which the Aatrix eFile Center processed millions of W-2s, 1099s, and 1095 (ACA) forms, Aatrix conducted its annual eFile customer survey. Customers were sent a short survey to help Aatrix evaluate their performance and our customers' satisfaction. This was the 15th annual survey, and once again, the results demonstrated that our customers are very satisfied with the performance of our eFiling solution.
What To Do If Your Employees Are Complaining About Their Tax Refund
The IRS made wholesale changes to the W-4 in 2020. The form was changed to allow more accurate withholdings due to the changes in the tax code related to the Tax Cut And Jobs Act passed in 2017. This legislation eliminated personal exemptions, increased the standard deduction, and made the child credit available to more people. Because employers and employees were not required to fill out new W-4s and the perceived complexity of the new process, most employees did not complete a new W-4. This…
Payroll And The Gig Economy In 2022
The gig economy differs from the world of traditional full-time jobs that consist of the basic 9 to 5 schedule to employees who prefer temporary and flexible jobs. Gig workers are individuals who pursue these types of jobs, often applying for a temporary independent contractor or freelance position. Many of these employees prefer to work on their own flexible schedules in various environments.
What You Should Know About Biometrics
With increased concerns regarding the security of employees' information, biometrics can be used in payroll management to streamline compliance with wage and hour laws and to limit access to secure systems.
New Information From The DOL And The IRS Regarding Paying Employees With Cryptocurrency
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Public Affairs officially responded to whether employers could pay employee wages in cryptocurrencies. The DOL explained that regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provide that wage payments may be made in cash or negotiable instruments (payable at par). In cryptocurrency, employers cannot make base wages (salaries or minimum wages) or overtime pay. Paying bonuses and other incentive payments in cryptocurrency is a…
What You Need To Know About Paycards
To build efficiencies in the payroll process by eliminating paper checks, employers have used direct deposit since the mid-'70s. This effort to eliminate paper checks was always limited because many employees had no bank accounts. Since ATMs appeared, the ability to pay employees via a paycard has slowly become available.
