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Make Small Business Ownership More Predictable during the Unpredictable Days of Winter

Posted by Jessica on December 8, 2015

The sunny days of summer are now a distant memory, and we are entering the dark and cold days of winter. In addition to the shorter days, longer nights, and generally colder weather, winter also brings with it an increased unpredictability. More severe weather events occur in the winter than in any other season, including snow, ice, sleet, and extreme cold. We usually get some advanced warning of these kinds of events, but the predictions of severity often do not match the reality of what actually transpires. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employees, employers, inclement weather policy, Indiana, payroll provider, payroll service, small business, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Does One More Pay Period in a Year Make Any Difference?

Posted by Elaine on November 24, 2015

When is 52 not the correct answer? That’s easy when you look at it from a payroll perspective …

Depending on the payroll schedule and the day of the week payroll is issued, you might actually have 53 payrolls in a year or 27 if you are on a bi-weekly payroll schedule. Because of that, there may need to be adjustments to the taxes being withheld. In addition, adjustment might be necessary to pretax deductions. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, biweekly pay periods, payroll schedules, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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

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Paying Employees “Under the Table” – Is It Worth the Risk?

Posted by Ariane on November 17, 2015

Have you ever had an employee ask you to pay their wages in cash – unreported? Or, maybe you’ve thought about hiring employees and paying them “under the table” to simplify your bookkeeping. What does it really mean to pay employees in cash? And more importantly, what are the consequences? (more…)

Tags: employee classification, employees, employers, small business payroll, The Payroll Department, untaxed payroll, worker classification

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Scheduling Practices May Be Affected by Proposed Legislation

Posted by Jessica on November 3, 2015

It’s no secret that small businesses and their daily practices can be quickly changed by changing laws. That is one reason that it is important for business owners to stay aware of changes and potential changes to relevant laws. Recently, legislation was proposed which would once again change the day-to-day operations of many businesses – this time in the area of employees’ schedules. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, changes to payroll, employee legislation, employee schedules, payroll provider, payroll service, Schedules that Work Act, The Payroll Department

Posted in: News, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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The Payroll Department Opens a New Office in Zionsville

Posted by Teresa Ray on October 27, 2015

It’s happening!

I am opening a new sales location for The Payroll Department in Zionsville!

As all of my clients already know, The Payroll Department recently completed a complete conversion to a new software that allows us to better serve them. It was a huge process and one that offers complete transparency and accessibility to our client employers and their employees.

While it has been a challenge to get every little detail in place, it was well worth every hour and every bit of effort. We now have more capabilities and options than ever before. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, business expansion, employees, employers, Indiana, new office, outsourcing payroll, payroll deductions, payroll provider, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department, Zionsville

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

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Botched Payroll Makes For a Bad Day!

Posted by Jessica on October 20, 2015

You know you’re having a bad day when a mistake you made gets covered by the local newspaper. Not exactly the kind of publicity you want! As this article reports, the town of Windham, Connecticut, recently found themselves in the middle of a payroll mess that resulted from problems with a new accounting system. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employees, employers, outsourcing payroll, payroll accuracy, payroll problems, payroll provider, payroll service, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

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

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Small Business Barter Transactions Are Separate from Payroll

Posted by Elaine on October 13, 2015

Entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially in the start-up stages, learn quickly how to balance getting things done with income.

Every business needs actual cash coming in the door, but sometimes small businesses move forward in their development through barter. (more…)

Tags: barter, Indiana, IRS, payroll service, reporting barter income, small business, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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2015 Indiana Tax Amnesty Program: Is Your Business Eligible?

Posted by Ariane on October 6, 2015

Do you or your small business owe taxes to the state of Indiana? You may be in luck. Beginning September 15, 2015, Hoosier taxpayers can apply for Indiana’s 2015 Tax Amnesty program, which offers both individuals and businesses a limited-time opportunity to pay past-due taxes free of penalty, interest and collection fees. About 40 different tax types are eligible for tax amnesty, including individual and corporate income tax, sales and use tax, inventory tax, and withholding tax. (more…)

Tags: 2015 tax amnesty, Brownsburg, Indiana, payroll tax reporting, save on tax penalties, small business and payroll taxes, tax laws for payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Taxes

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How Do You Know When it’s Time to Call the Experts In?

Posted by Elaine on September 29, 2015

Unfortunately, too many small business owners stubbornly decide that once the doors officially open on their new venture, they will try their best to do everything on their own. That means they interview, hire, train and fire employees, create and follow a business plan, develop marketing strategies, secure some type of community presence, find a way to work with all types of vendors, repair whatever is broken, order whatever supplies are needed… oh, and also take care of payroll while also staying abreast of any changes in business and payroll taxes. Whew. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, delegating work, outsourcing, payroll provider, payroll service, profit strategies, small business and payroll taxes, The Payroll Department, time management, Use your strengths

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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What Workers Have to Say About Payroll Issues

Posted by Jessica on September 22, 2015

You may have heard of National Payroll Week. Started in 1996 by the American Payroll Association, it celebrates “many things important to each of us who work” according to their website, nationalpayrollweek.com. During National Payroll Week, workers are given a chance to share their opinions on current topics in the areas of work and payroll. This is a good chance for today’s workers to share their thoughts. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employees, employers, National Payroll Week, payroll service, payroll survey, small business, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

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

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