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The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to make sure they're well-informed about their tax situation as the filing deadline approaches. The key topics include special...

Below are federal payroll tax rates and benefits contribution limits for 2022. Social Security tax In 2022, the Social Security tax rate is 6.2% for employers and...

On Sept. 24, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations on tip sharing and employer penalties. The regulations became effective on Nov. 23, 2021...

In a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld, again, the Affordable Care Act. Texas and other states had sued to overturn it. The court's opinion, written by...

The first thing you have to figure out is whether you're a big or small employer because the rules are different. Generally, if you have fewer than 50 employees,...

The federal minimum wage is currently at $7.25 per hour, as established by the Fair Labor Standards Act. This rate has not been raised since 2009. Employers in...

In a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld, again, the Affordable Care Act. Texas and other states had sued to overturn it. The court's opinion, written by...

Year End Presentation

As the unemployment rate falls from its 2020 high, employees are switching jobs in record numbers. The new stability in the economy means workers have more leeway...

The IRS reminds businesses that they may need to file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000. Although the IRS concedes that many cash transactions are...

The COVID-19 pandemic put a new spotlight on insurance: who is entitled to it and who isn't when an employee departs. The answer lies in the Consolidated Omnibus...