Compliance

With all due respect to the U.S. Postal Service, this is our season too.   As the end of December approaches, our engine is revving up. But rather than ensuring holiday cards are delivered on schedule, we make sure employee bonuses are processed accurately and timely.  In place of managing eleventh hour purchases, we are … Continue reading Year-End: The Link Between CPAs, Employers, and Us

Is ACA Passé or are ACA Penalties on the Way? According to the Department of the Treasury, ACA penalties are on their way. On April 7, 2017, the United States Treasury stated that employers should expect to receive IRS proposed employer shared responsibility penalties in the coming months for the 2015 reporting year. On May … Continue reading ACA Matters: May 2017 Edition

I really don’t miss tax season. Fresh out of college, I landed my first job in the tax department of one of the top 10 public accounting firms. Early that February, I quickly learned that the months leading up to April 15th are a true test of endurance. In a sink or swim atmosphere, where … Continue reading Notes from the Desk of a Payroll Company’s Tax Department

Welcome to the March 2017 Issue of Pay Matters – a collection of payroll news and developments that may affect your company. Visit our blog daily for more updates like these. Read on to stay informed and stay in compliance with relevant alerts and insights that matter most for your payroll. FEDERAL UPDATES IRS Reissues W-2 Scam … Continue reading Pay Matters: March 2017

An Interview with Bassie Gutman and Rivka Leah Karmel of  Q: What are your roles in your company’s ACA process? A: Bassie: I’m the Director of Payroll, so I’m on top of the process, and Rivka Leah takes care of the actual hands-on work. Q: What industry is your company in? A: Health care/nursing homes. … Continue reading ACA Matters: February 2017 Edition