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With a Payroll Provider, Small Business Owners Don’t Fear Costly Payroll Mistakes

Posted by Elaine on March 18, 2014

When Judy started her catering business, she was immediately busier than she ever anticipated. So she hired two employees. And then she bought a delivery van. Then it was time to rent a larger store front. And then Judy decided to add a bakery to her business. Before she knew it, this entrepreneur had blossomed into a busy, successful small business owner. But as small business owners discover, things do not always go smoothly. (more…)

Tags: employees, employers, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes

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Payroll Services Give Entrepreneurs Confidence

Posted by Elaine on March 11, 2014

Every Sunday afternoon, Rusty noticed that his stomach was upset. By Monday morning, a knot was in his throat. For two years, there were sporadic firings going on at the company where Rusty was employed. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason for which employees were picked. The majority were given the “You’re now unemployed” news via email and handed the official pink slip on their way out the door.

When Rusty’s number was finally drawn, he read the “You’re now unemployed” email and felt an odd sense of relief. At least he didn’t have to worry and wait anymore for his turn to be on the chopping block. He was scared to death of being without a job but at least he finally knew his fate. (more…)

Tags: business, payroll provider, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes

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How Do You Pay Employees? Cards, Checks or Direct Deposit?

Posted by Elaine on February 25, 2014

Some employers are going with an option of issuing wages to employees on payroll cards (like prepaid credit cards) instead of issuing checks or making direct deposits into their bank accounts. Here in Indiana, the state issues unemployment benefits that way. Although it might sound like an easy and desirable option, not everyone is thrilled with it.

In fact, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is reporting that employers are reportedly pushing the cards on their workers and that there are some issues. (more…)

Tags: paying employees, payroll card fees, payroll cards, payroll service, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Payroll Service is Ready for the Tax Season! Are You?

Posted by Elaine on February 18, 2014

Generally, people don’t think about filing tax returns until April starts pressing closer. But if you are a small business owner, you know that feeling starts to weigh heavy on your shoulders right around January 1 and it doesn’t let up, really, until you get your personal taxes done in April. (more…)

Tags: business, employers, Indiana, IRS form 1099, IRS form W-9, payroll deductions, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, tax laws for payroll, tax reporting deadlines, The Payroll Department, year end reporting

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes

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OASDI Annual Payroll Limitation Increased for 2014

Posted by Elaine on February 11, 2014

Do you know what has risen every year except three since 1971? The Social Security’s Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program contribution and benefit base. In every day terms, it’s the amount of an individual’s income that is taxable for Social Security. For 2014, that limit is now $117,000. (more…)

Tags: Annual rate for social security, HI, Indiana, Medicare Hospital Insurance, OASDI, Old-Age, payroll deductions, payroll service, small business and payroll taxes, social security, Survivors and Disability Insurance, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Small Business Leadership is Better with Breaks

Posted by Elaine on February 4, 2014

A very well-known pastor had many great saying that he would use to drive a thought home with the audience. Years ago I heard one that has really stuck with me. He said, “Come apart or you’ll come apart.” Generally he was talking about couples and marriage, but I know that the same applies to small business as well. (more…)

Tags: business, Indiana, payroll service, small business, small business productivity, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business

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Just Like Your Own In-House Payroll Department

Posted by Elaine on January 28, 2014

When a client calls or stops by The Payroll Department with “a quick question,” it always makes me smile. Because that was the idea behind our business – to feel like we are just another department or part of the team at every small business we service. And with that being one of our greatest successes, it’s one of the greatest helps for entrepreneurs in Brownsburg and surrounding communities! (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, outsource payroll, payroll provider, payroll service, small business, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Small Business Attracts Employees with Creative Benefits

Posted by Elaine on January 21, 2014

Employment and the workplace have changed dramatically in the last several years. Work hour flexibility, virtual offices, benefits and health care have all evolved. Small business employers find that managing the human resources side of their business takes creativity and an open mind. (more…)

Tags: employee benefits, payroll provider, payroll service, small business payroll, The Payroll Department, unlimited vacation, vacation policies

Posted in: Benefits and Health Care, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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I Think I’ll Start My Own Small Business

Posted by Elaine on January 14, 2014

You’re a whiz at fixing computers. A flurry of compliments came at you when co-workers got a taste of your coconut cream pie at the last pitch-in. Does that mean it’s a great idea to start a small business? (more…)

Tags: employees, employers, Indiana, payroll provider, payroll service, small business, small business payroll, starting a business, starting a small business, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Take two Aspirin and Call a Payroll Provider!

Posted by Elaine on January 7, 2014

After years of being a payroll provider for small businesses, The Payroll Department understands it’s a point of pride for small business owners to pay their employees. Most business owners are pleased to provide an income for their workers and their families. But handling that payroll can be a headache for entrepreneurs. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, central Indiana, Hendricks County, payroll accuracy, payroll processing, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes

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