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Never assume your finances will be alright. This is caused by a failure to track revenue and expenses.

Ever received a notice from a governing agency like the IRS? Don’t panic! In most cases, the notice is automatically generated by a computer system and can easily be resolved. You do want to have a payroll professional work with you as they know how to most efficiently resolve the matter.

Do you have employees who ask about being tax exempt? To ensure they don’t run into trouble with the IRS, you want to make sure they truly are exempt from federal withholding taxes. The IRS has set guidelines that enable you to verify the exemption. Better still, contact a payroll professional who can assist you.

The best way to avoid IRS issues is to keep an accurate record of all revenue and expenses in your business. I’ve seen many business owners panic at the end of the year when it’s time to turn records over to their tax preparers because they have not documented anything. This becomes a nightmare for...

Bona fide administrative, executive, professional, and computer-related professionals, as well as outside sales professionals, are classified as “white collar” employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This means they are exempt from the overtime, minimum wage requirements and certain record keeping. The tests for determining exempt status are based on the actual duties and...

A business is required to pay unemployment taxes to the state/s it operates in and in which employees reside. Are you registered? The state’s unemployment agency offers registrations online but can be confusing. I always recommend letting an expert register for you. Give us a call, our unemployment experts can help you.

Did you know that almost all states require employers to withhold tax from employee wages. They are: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. It is important to seek advice from a knowledgeable payroll service to ensure compliance.