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Rely on the Expertise and Leadership of Payroll Professionals to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Posted by Elaine on April 22, 2014

When Grace and her brother John took over the family small business, John insisted that his expertise was in the office. He would be in charge of any human resources needs, all employee needs regarding benefits and health care, payroll, and anything they might decide to do later, as they considered a partnership with another company.

Grace initially agreed that John’s suggestion was workable. After all, her strength was in sales and marketing. John was the one who insisted that he knew about the core of keeping the business financially on track. It would be a challenge, Grace thought. (more…)

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Work to Your Strengths; Hire a Payroll Provider for Theirs

Posted by Elaine on March 25, 2014

Small business owners often tease and say they wear every hat in the building. They are the marketing person, the human resources person, the customer service person, the janitor and everything in between. But sometimes that fact is not a laughing matter, especially if you, as the entrepreneur, step outside your comfort zone to take on tasks you know nothing about. In fact, in an effort to save yourself some money, you may actually be putting everything you’ve worked for at risk. (more…)

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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…)

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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…)

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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

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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…)

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Entrepreneurs Stay Serious about Payroll Taxes

Posted by Elaine on September 24, 2013

When it comes to payroll, and payroll taxes, business owners have a lot of questions:

Who’s actually responsible for payroll taxes being paid?
I have a payroll provider, but how do I know taxes are being paid on my behalf – in full and on time?
If the taxes don’t get paid, who does the IRS come looking for?
Is there any legal recourse if the taxes haven’t been paid? Is the government lenient in these situations? (more…)

Tags: payroll service, payroll taxes, payroll unemployment taxes, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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The Payroll Department is a Payroll Provider, Not a PEO

Posted by Elaine on September 17, 2013

As a business owner, have you ever heard of a Professional Employer Organization, a PEO? If not, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. (more…)

Tags: payroll provider, payroll service, PEO, Professional Employer Organization, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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What You Need to Know About Small Business Payroll Taxes and Reporting

Posted by Teresa Ray on September 3, 2013

When Indiana Department of Revenue (IDR) tells you money is owed, it would be natural to assume that you owe it. But did you know that it’s possible with the volume of payroll tax returns (WH-1’s) that state departments of revenue get, it’s not uncommon that mistakes may and can be made? Are you or your payroll provider keeping track of your small business taxes?

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Tags: Indiana, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, tax laws for payroll, The Payroll Department

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Payroll Provider Explains Unemployment Taxes

Posted by Elaine on August 6, 2013

Just about every worker counts on it and almost every employer has paid it, but few understand it. What’s that? Unemployment taxes. Who pays it and how? Once you see how it works, it makes sense. The Payroll Department thinks it’s time everyone got an easy-to-understand explanation.

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Tags: Brownsburg, Indiana, payroll service, payroll taxes, payroll unemployment taxes, small business and payroll taxes, tax laws for payroll, The Payroll Department, unemployment taxes

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