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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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HR technology trends for 2017: Curing government compliance concerns

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Once upon a time, businesses with 50-150 employees could manage benefits and payroll through a series of non-automated, disjointed programs. Finally, integrated HR software should also help you gather the data you need to file government paperwork at the end of the year. Well, those days are gone. Self-service still pays.

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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? Some states require a percentage of gross wages.

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What is a PEO?

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Is your payroll a pain in the neck? These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.” Payroll processing. Are you bogged down by employee paperwork? One-stop shop.

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

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Tax reform did a number on payroll. Federal tax reform has resulted in big changes in the payroll arena, so your payroll to-do list likely just got a lot longer than in recent years, especially if you have employees in multiple states. Employers can face under-withholding penalties from federal, state and local governments.

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Pay Up! 10 Steps to Establishing a Payroll Process (Part 2)

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You’ve identified your payroll responsibilities, obtained the necessary employer IDs, gathered employee paperwork and properly classified your workforce. Now it’s time to make decisions, do the math and deliver on your payroll obligations. Here are the final steps toward setting up a payroll system: 6. Select a payroll solution.

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