Why use electronic timekeeping?? A fellow payroll service center sent out a notice to others in the industry that they had just completed a United States Department of Labor meeting with one of their clients. One of the things that…
Why use electronic timekeeping?? A fellow payroll service center sent out a notice to others in the industry that they had just completed a United States Department of Labor meeting with one of their clients. One of the things that…
The basic advantage of an automated time-and-attendance system—whether based on time clocks, computer logins, badge readers, or other kinds of equipment—is that it pumps attendance and hours data directly from the collection points into your company’s payroll system. These automated…
Nov 13-19, 2022 is International Fraud Awareness Week. What is Fraud Week? International Fraud Awareness Week, or Fraud Week, was established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in 2020 as a dedicated time to raise awareness about fraud.…
“The Struggle is Real, but so is the Reward” Kat Meissner, Owner of Wisconsin Pay Specialists Kat was the guest presenter at the Marinette Menomoniee Area Chamber of Commerce this week and shared her story of the struggles and rewards…
Generally speaking, if you take a client out to dinner, 50% of the cost of the meal is deductible. The IRS, as a means to stimulate the restaurant industry, removed the 50% limit on this deduction and replaced it with…
The State of Wisconsin sometimes allows companies to “purchase” a lower unemployment insurance tax rate. Wisconsin Pay has done the calculations on behalf of our clients and will be sending you an email if it pays for you to buy…
Thirty years ago, I was managing Christopher’s Restaurant in Coleman. My sister owned the place and we made a pretty good team if I don’t say so myself. One day at 12:30 pm approximately 50 classic cars rolled into the…
The Internal Revenue Service warned Thursday of a programming issue that’s affecting business taxpayers who need transcripts for requesting COVID-19 employment tax relief. The problem affects transcript requests for Form 941, the Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. Tax professionals have…
Payroll taxes are mandatory contributions that both employees and employers make including federal, state and local income tax, Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and federal and state unemployment tax. The percentage of payroll taxes paid by an employer is a…
Did you know that as an employer you may be eligible for the ERC (Employee Retention Credits)? These credits apply to qualified wages paid after March 12, 2020 and before December 31, 2021. Eligible employers for the purpose of ERC…