Bryan Driscoll

Expanding your business by hiring workers from India opens the door to a vast pool of skilled professionals, especially in information technology (IT) and other specialized fields. But before diving in, you need to decide if you’re going to hire an employee or partner with an independent contractor. For small businesses with limited hiring needs,…

Exempt and nonexempt employees are worker classifications established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that determine whether these employees must receive overtime pay. Exempt employee: An employee who, based on job duties and salary, is “exempt” from receiving overtime pay. Nonexempt employee: An employee who, based on job duties and salary, will receive overtime…

Payroll for nonprofits is the process of managing and compensating employees within a nonprofit organization, ensuring compliance with tax obligations, and handling employee benefits. The process goes the same way that for-profit businesses do; however, there are some differences depending on your organization’s structure and the types of workers you need to pay. For instance,…

Nonprofits can pay their staff—IRS guidelines permit compensation for employees, including founders and executives, as long as it is reasonable. Salaries should be comparable to similar roles within the sector to avoid penalties for excessive compensation. These organizations face unique challenges in funding and payroll management, making it essential to know exactly how nonprofits pay…

Learning how to do payroll in North Carolina (NC) is pretty straightforward. It simply follows general federal guidelines, requiring you to secure a Federal Employee Identification Number and a NC Withholding Identification Number, as well as register for unemployment tax. While that may be the case, there are some regulations to note—and by using our…

There are several things to keep an eye out for when learning how to do payroll in Massachusetts, as there is a lot of legislation regarding employee rights. Some major differences include more stringent final pay laws, Massachusetts Blue Laws (restrictions on business openings on Sundays and holidays), a state Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)…

Processing payroll and calculating Mississippi payroll taxes is a straightforward process—the basic process follows the same as with any state. Mississippi does not have local taxes and only has one state payroll form. It’s one of the easiest states in which to run your company’s payroll. Below, we discuss the step-by-step process of doing payroll…

New Jersey (NJ) charges state income taxes on all wages. You need to withhold taxes and unemployment insurance quarterly for each employee. In addition, the minimum wage is currently $15.13 per hour and is set to increase each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Read on to learn how to do payroll in…

Ohio is one of the easiest states for employers because it has so few rules on payroll, time off, and breaks. However, pay close attention to income tax calculations, as Ohio’s income taxes include school district income taxes. Below, we cover the basics of how to do payroll in Ohio. Running Payroll in Ohio: Step-by-Step…

Handling Nevada payroll follows the same process as in any state—though there are some particular regulations to take note of. It does not have a state income tax, and its overall reporting requirements are easy to follow. It does not require state disability insurance but does charge state unemployment taxes (SUTA) quarterly. However, there are…

Processing payroll in Hawaii requires you to register for an Employee Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS. You’ll need to register with the Hawaii Department of Taxation and Department of Labor & Industrial Relations for withholding and unemployment accounts. While Hawaii’s income tax rates are high, most payroll and HR regulations align with federal labor…

Doing payroll in New York can be more tedious and costly than in other states. The state’s minimum wage rate is growing, and different areas of the state have varying minimum wages so make sure to pay attention to that section below. In addition to paying regular federal payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, and possibly, the…