Welcome to our comprehensive guide on payroll taxes—a critical aspect of managing your business finances like a pro. Payroll taxes play a pivotal role in both employer and employee financial landscapes, ensuring the smooth functioning of government social programs. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the ins and outs of payroll taxes, their significance […]
Paying employees correctly will help protect you and your company from violating the Department of Labor’s “wage & hour” rules.
Make sure your paperwork is in order…I-9 Form Flexibility, instituted because of COVID-19, is coming to an end very soon.
I know that we all love payday, but how often do you actually take an in-depth look at your pay stub? It is easy for your eyes to immediately go to the bold number at the bottom of the page, but there are so many other factors to look into when reading your pay stub. […]
Hiring employees to work at your fairly-new business can seem intimidating. You might be asking yourself, “Where do I even begin?”. Well, here at SPB, we care about partnering with small businesses and giving them the tools that they need to not only survive, but thrive. We share the same passion that you do– to […]
Owning a business can be hard.. we all have those employees that make every hard day just a little bit easier! Put on your Santa hat– Saint Nick won’t be the only one delivering presents this year! Are you planning to spread some holiday cheer among your employees by giving a Christmas bonus? Running a […]
If you own a small business and have sought professional assistance in the area of bookkeeping and payroll (if you haven’t…we know some people!), you may very well have encountered the question of whether to pay someone as a regular employee (W-2) or independent contractor (1099). If so, you should have been counseled on the differences […]
It’s the end of the year and almost time to send W2s – have you verified the information yet?
Most likely, your company offers paid holidays as one of its perks. Many of your employees may also schedule time off during this time of year because of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays that are right around the corner. For those employees, paid time off (PTO) was likely approved weeks or even months in advance. […]
Everyone likes a bonus, right? Whether it’s for quarterly performance, cost-of-living, or to reward a good deed, bonuses show company appreciation and boost morale. But what is the best way to deliver that bonus? With Gusto’s payroll software, it is always easy to give your employees a bonus at any point throughout the year. Many of our […]
