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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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Not only do you have to figure out the proper way to pay your people, you have to withhold the appropriate taxes, deposit them and report them to the government. Having a firm grasp on these responsibilities and why they are important will help you set up a payroll process that encourages accuracy and is easy to run.

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Court-ordered employee wage garnishment: an employer’s guide

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The court order legally requires you, as the employer, to hand over a specific portion of an employee’s paycheck and send it directly to a third party, which could include the: Creditor Attorney for the creditor State or federal government State or federal court. How is the employer notified? What actions must the employer take?

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10 Easy Ways to Sabotage Your Payroll Process

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Running a business means managing a ton of moving parts; payroll is just one of them. With so much going on, even within the payroll process itself, it’s easy for business owners to slip up. Keep an eye out for these payroll faux pas: 1. By using an automated payroll processing system, this oversight can easily be avoided.

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Anti-woke activists are coming for ESG and DEI. Here’s what dedicated leaders can do

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Not long ago, environmental and social governance (ESG) positions were in extremely high demand. Recent BLS data shows environmental consulting jobs peaking in October before pulling back in November. How do they balance these commitments while still showing they make responsible payroll and spending decisions?

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Federal tax reform: 5 HR must-dos for every business

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Our nation’s first major tax reform in more than 30 years has spurred many business owners to spend hours with their CPAs and tax consultants over the past few months. Tax reform did a number on payroll. Make no mistake: It’s essential for you and your payroll managers to be informed enough to communicate changes accurately.

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Pay Up! 10 Steps to Establishing a Payroll Process (Part 1)

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Whether you have one employee or 1,000, the process for implementing a payroll system is the same. Not only do you have to figure out the proper way to pay your people, you have to withhold the appropriate taxes, deposit them and report them to the government. How do you get started? Which taxes apply to which employees? Stay tuned!

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Successful mergers and acquisitions: How a PEO can help

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Rounding out your list are likely things like compliance law, worker’s compensation, payroll administration and company culture. When you enter into a co-employment relationship , a PEO takes on many of your employer-related responsibilities such as payroll, benefits, tax remittance and related government filings.

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