Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Payroll Tips, Training, and News | Business Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:18:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Payroll Tips, Training, and News | Business 32 32 State-mandated Retirement Plans: Don’t Get Tripped up https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/state-mandated-retirement-plans/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:10:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=57092

Woman researching state-mandated retirement plans.

State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans. Don’t get tripped up. We’re here to help you understand your responsibilities. Read on to learn about states with […]

]]> Do Night Shift Workers Get Paid for Daylight Savings? And More Payroll Questions https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/night-shift-workers-daylight-saving-time/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:02:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61957

Seven out of 10 Americans aren’t fans of changing the clocks at the start and end of daylight saving time (DST). And if you have employees who work the graveyard shift, you might not like the payroll issues that come with DST. So, how does daylight savings time work when employees are on the clock? […]

]]> Alabama Overtime Tax Law: Tax Break for Employees, Required Reporting for Employers https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/alabama-overtime-tax-law/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:43:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=67242

Understand the new Alabama overtime tax law that exempts employees' overtime earnings from state income tax. Get the details and reporting requirements for businesses.

]]> How to File Employee Taxes (Federal Income, Social Security, & More) https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-file-employee-taxes/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:37:28 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=70295

Business owner filing employee payroll taxes online.

You’re part business owner, part marketer, and part … payroll tax filing extraordinaire. And being a payroll tax filing extraordinaire requires that you know how to file employee taxes. Filing payroll taxes takes time and an understanding of the process. Read on to learn more about filing employee taxes. And, find out how online payroll […]

]]> ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Reopened, Giving Discounts on Questionable Claims https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/erc-voluntary-disclosure-program/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:29:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=66057

Business owner learning about the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program

The employee retention credit (ERC) was a lifeline for small businesses struggling to stay open during the pandemic. But bad actors quickly pounced on the opportunity. “ERC mills” began aggressive marketing campaigns advising employers to apply (even if they didn’t qualify) and collecting hefty upfront fees. As a result, a slew of unqualified applications flooded […]

]]> HR Software for Small Business: What Exactly Does It Do? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/hr-software-for-small-business/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:55:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69330

Man looking at HR software for small business on his laptop

Is HR software for small business worth the price? How can it help your business stay on top of HR tasks like compliance, reporting, and employee information management? These are common questions you might have before signing up for HR software. You probably want to know the features of HR software to determine if the […]

]]> What You Need to Know About the Washington D.C. Paid Family Leave Program https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/washington-dc-paid-family-leave/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:08:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/washington-dc-paid-family-leave/

States like New York, California, and Massachusetts have paid family leave programs so employees can take paid time off for medical and family issues. Along with a number of states, Washington D.C. also started a PFL program in 2019. Read on to learn all there is to know about the Washington D.C. paid family leave […]

]]> How to Build an Employee Benefits Package https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employee-benefits-package/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69244

Professional putting together an employee benefits package.

Don’t let your #1 candidate pick or top-tier employee be the one who got away. Whether it’s an employer’s or employee’s market, the job market for top talent is competitive. You need a robust employee benefits package to attract and retain talent. Offering a small business benefits package starts with building one out. You need […]

]]> State Disability Insurance: What Employers Need to Know https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-state-disability-insurance/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:03:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-state-disability-insurance/

Injured employee receiving state disability insurance check.

Here’s the situation: Your employee takes a little time off because they can’t physically work. What happens? They may be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Typically, you can elect to offer disability insurance to employees. However, five states have a mandatory state disability insurance program. Does your state require state disability insurance? Let’s get into […]

]]> Sign-on Bonus: Everything You Need to Know Before Offering One https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/sign-on-bonus/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:01:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=59404

Employer determining sign-on bonuses for new hires.

You’re struggling to find good, quality candidates to fill an open position. Or, you’ve found the perfect candidate and want to sweeten the job offer. What do you do? In either case, you may consider offering a sign-on bonus. But before you advertise a $500, $1,000, or $5,000 (you get the picture) sign-on bonus, you […]

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