Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
In HRA or HSA? – Part 1 we discussed the HSA and how it works with a high-deductible health plan. In this post, we’ll take a look at health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and how they can help your employees. Unlike the HSA, a high-deductible health plan...
Dec 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
W-2 federal wages and withholding…check. W-2 social security and Medicare wages and withholding…check. W-2 state wages and withholding…check. W-2 boxes 12, 13, and 14…huh? Feel like you need a decoder ring to understand the codes for box 12 and box 14 on the W-2?...
Dec 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Employee Handbooks are not required by law, but it’s always in your company’s best interest to have one. A handbook allows employers to inform employees about workplace rules and benefits in an efficient, uniform way. Employees will know what is expected...
Dec 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
For many employers, autumn isn’t just about football, warm sweaters, and brightly-colored leaves. It’s also the season for designing an employee benefits package for the new year. And like those leaves drifting to the ground, acronyms are swirling all...
Dec 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year! As the days grow shorter, the payroll to-do list grows ever longer. Today we’ll take a look at the general categories you need to deal with as year-end approaches. First and foremost, confirm that your employees’ names, addresses,...
Dec 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Can we classify this person as a 1099?” is a common question for a payroll company. Sometimes one assumes a worker can be considered a contractor if they are only temporary, or only work a few hours a week, but that’s not necessarily the case. Take time...
