There are two deposit schedules (monthly or semiweekly) for determining when you deposit Social Security and Medicare taxes and withheld Federal income tax. These schedules tell you when a deposit is due after a tax liability arises (for example, when you… Released September 30, 2022 Notice 931 sets the deposit rules and schedule for Form 941 This information is also used for Forms: 943, 944, 945, and CT-1. Two Deposit… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/10/2023-irs-form-941-deposit-rules-and-schedule/
Receiving tax-free fringe benefits means that employees do not have to pay income tax on what they receive. However, it does not mean that employers are off the hook for payroll taxes. Myth: All Tax-Free Benefits Are Exempt From Payroll Taxes Reality: Receiving tax-free fringe benefits means that employees do not have to pay income tax on what they receive.… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/10/myth-about-payroll-taxes-all-tax-free-benefits-are-exempt-payroll-taxes/
Five Indiana Counties Increase Their Tax Rates, Virginia Revises Withholding Tables, California Increases Minimum Wage, Student Loan Relief Is Extended and Tax-Advantaged Repayment Support. Five Indiana Counties Increasing Tax Rates on October 1 The changes include three central Indiana counties: Boone, Johnson and Monroe. LaPorte and Knox counties are the other… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/10/recent-tax-and-regulation-changes-2022/
Aatrix continues to add partners with the announcement of an agreement with Computer Helper Publishing to integrate Aatrix’s Federal and State Payroll Reports™ and Payments into their Church Windows Payroll solution. Aatrix continues to add partners with the announcement of an agreement with Computer Helper Publishing to integrate Aatrix’s Federal and State Payroll Reports™ and Payments into… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/09/aatrix-partners-computer-helper-publishing/
Make sure that you are up-to-date on payroll tax changes that have recently gone into effect. Arkansas updated its withholding method as of October 1st, Utah reduces the threshold for nonresident withholding, Pennsylvania amended wages related to tipped e… Arkansas Updates Withholding Methods, Effective Oct. 1 Arkansas’ withholding methods were updated by the state Department of Finance and Administration on Sept. 2, following an… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/09/recent-payroll-tax-changes-2022/
Many cities' and states' minimum wages are tied to Inflation rates. Over the past decade, the minimum wage has grown by a few cents each year. This year's unusually high inflation is likely to drive hourly wage jumps of $1 or more in some locales. Inflation Rates And Minimum Wages Many cities' and states' minimum wages are tied to Inflation rates. Over the past decade, the minimum wage has grown by a few cents each year.… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/09/minimum-wages-tied-inflation-rates/
You probably know that it costs less to use an independent contractor than to have an employee on staff. The reason: the cost of payroll taxes, along with insurance and benefits, apply only to employees. But don’t think you can simply reclassify a worker … Myth: Transforming Employees Into Independent Contractors To Save On Payroll Taxes Is Easy Reality: You probably know that it costs less to use an independent contractor than to… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/09/myth-about-payroll-taxes-transforming-employees-independent-contractors-save-payroll-taxes-easy/
The gig economy differs from the world of traditional full-time jobs that consist of the basic 9 to 5 schedule to employees who prefer temporary and flexible jobs. Gig workers are individuals who pursue these types of jobs, often applying for a temporary … What is the gig economy? The gig economy differs from the world of traditional full-time jobs that consist of the basic 9 to 5 schedule to employees who prefer temporary and… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/08/payroll-and-gig-economy-2022/
Family medical leave became law in 1993 when the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed. It provided 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for newborns or seriously ill family members for employees who have worked at least a year for… Family medical leave became law in 1993 when the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed. It provided 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for newborns or… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/08/what-you-need-know-about-family-medical-leave-2022/
With increased concerns regarding the security of employees' information, biometrics can be used in payroll management to streamline compliance with wage and hour laws and to limit access to secure systems. With increased concerns regarding the security of employees' information, biometrics can be used in payroll management to streamline compliance with wage and hour laws and to… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/08/what-you-should-know-about-biometrics/
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Public Affairs officially responded to whether employers could pay employee wages in cryptocurrencies. The DOL explained that regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provide t… What The U.S. Labor Department Said About Paying Wages With Cryptocurrency Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Public Affairs officially responded… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/07/new-information-dol-and-irs-regarding-paying-employees-cryptocurrency/
eFiling Thresholds, Revisions To Form 941 and Schedules, Form 941-X, Idaho Revises Withholding Tables, Reduces Supplemental Wage Tax Rate and California Supreme Court Rules Premium Pay for Missed Meal; Rest Breaks Are Wages W-2 eFile Threshold For 2022 The IRS proposed regulations amending the rules for filing electronically which reduced the threshold for filing W-2s last year as part of the… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/07/recent-state-and-federal-payroll-tax-reporting-changes-2022/
To build efficiencies in the payroll process by eliminating paper checks, employers have used direct deposit since the mid-'70s. This effort to eliminate paper checks was always limited because many employees had no bank accounts. Since ATMs appeared, the… To build efficiencies in the payroll process by eliminating paper checks, employers have used direct deposit since the mid-'70s. This effort to eliminate paper checks was… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/07/what-you-need-know-about-paycards/
Aatrix Announces The Integration Of Its Complete Payroll Tax Reporting And Payment Solution Into Innovative Systems. Aatrix Announces The Integration Of Its Complete Payroll Tax Reporting And Payment Solution Into Innovative Systems' eLation™Financials. Aatrix continues to add partners with… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/06/aatrix-software-partners-innovative-systems/
Employers have reporting requirements when adding a new employee to their staff. In addition, there are a number of optional authorization, verification, and internal forms to be completed that can impact payroll administration. Employers have reporting requirements when adding a new employee to their staff. In addition, there are a number of optional authorization, verification, and internal forms to be… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/06/what-forms-are-required-when-hiring-new-employee-new-hire-checklist/
Certified payroll is a special weekly payroll report using Form WH-347 that contractors who are working on projects that are government-funded. Employers are required to complete and submit these reports to prove they are paying workers the prevailing wag… What Is A Certified Payroll Report Certified payroll is a special weekly payroll report using Form WH-347 for contractors working on government-funded projects. Employers must… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/06/what-certified-payroll-report/
What you need to know about the proposed changes to Form 941 for second-quarter payroll tax reporting and payment. The published deadline to submit and certify the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 Report(s) has been extended to Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The 2022 Utah… Proposed 941 Q2 Changes The IRS has released a draft of the Q2 941 for 2022 The only apparent change is the removal of lines 11(e) and (f) and 13 (f). These lines were used to… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/06/941-and-other-payroll-related-changes-or-q2-2022/
A TIN matching service, such as Aatrix eFile, can work seamlessly with your payroll and accounting software. Choose the TIN Matching Report and submit your files, and the system will check for any discrepancies and inform you so that you can verify the in… The TIN Matching Service using Aatrix, works seamlessly with your payroll and accounting software. Choose the TIN Matching Report from your Federal Reports list, enter the… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/05/how-file-tin-verification-form-using-aatrix/
DHS To End COVID-19 Temporary Policy for Expired List B Identity Documents Beginning May 1, employers will no longer be able to accept expired List B documents for Form I-9. In March, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it would discon… The U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made two announcements regarding I-9 compliance on April 25, 2022 you should know about. DHS To End COVID-19 Temporary… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/05/two-important-changes-i-9-compliance/
In April, the IRS sent CP2100 and CP2100A notices to banks, credit unions, businesses or payers who filed returns that don't match IRS records. These information returns include: Form 1099-B, Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions Form … In April, the IRS sent CP2100 and CP2100A notices to banks, credit unions, businesses or payers who filed returns that don't match IRS records. These information returns… https://wwwtest.aatrix.com/news/2022/05/how-avoid-receiving-cp2100-notice-irs/