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How Would I Know If My Payroll Admin Is Stealing From Me? When the Keys to the Kingdom Go to the Wrong Person Payroll fraud costs U.S. businesses billions of dollars each year, and small to mid-sized companies are disproportionately at risk. The good news: most payroll fraud is preventable with the right systems, policies,…
My Virtual HR Director provides outsourced payroll through our Managed Payroll Service. Wondering if you can pay employees with a pay card? Is your payroll pay card program compliant? Review our 50-state map and legal table below outlining wage payment laws, employee consent requirements, and payroll card regulations. Key findings at a glance: 12 states…
Paycards and direct deposit for employees are both popular employee payment options in the modern world. Direct deposit sends wages directly to a worker’s bank account, while paycards load pay onto a card that can be used like a debit card. They both have obvious benefits and drawbacks for the employee and employer. To assist…
The top payroll mistakes small businesses make are misclassifying their workers, overlooking tax deadlines, and neglecting proper record keeping. Small business owners often trip over problems with wage miscalculations, improper overtime pay, and late payroll tax filings. These can result in fines, tax audits, and loss of employee faith. This is why we see more…
Payroll fraud and scams is estimated to cost small employers in the U.S. $7,000,000,000! Key Takeaways on Payroll Security Internal manipulation, identity deception, external infiltration, classification errors, and data diversion are different forms in which payroll scams can happen. Each poses specific threats that demand targeted safeguards. Simple regular audits, strong internal controls, and clear…
As employers, you’re required to withhold federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare taxes from worker paychecks. Depending on the worker’s location, state income tax may come into play. Certain localities require local taxes as well. Guidelines for these payroll taxes are defined by federal and state legislation. We’ll help you understand what taxes to…
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