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1099 vs W2 Employees – Which is Better?

By Charlette Beasley on May 6, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll, Versus | Comments (4)

When it comes to hiring new workers, business owners can choose between independent contractors and employees. Contractors have more independence in how they conduct their work but aren’t protected by labor laws, such as minimum wage. They also receive different tax forms (1099 vs W2) to report their earnings to the IRS because employers don’t…

6 Best ADP Payroll Competitors for Small Business

By Charlette Beasley on April 28, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (2)

ADP Run is a good option for small businesses looking for help managing their payroll. Many businesses choose ADP because of its long-standing history in the payroll industry. It has tools to help with all of the important things from paying employees and taxes to complying with labor laws, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s…

What Is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & How Does It Work?

By Patrick Proctor on April 27, 2020 | HR Operations, Human Resources, What is | Comments (0)

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential workplace service that employers pay for and is free to employees. An EAP is commonly the most overlooked, yet valuable, benefits offered by organizations large and small. Counseling services provided by an EAP help employees manage life-stressors of all kinds. An EAP can help employees stay focused…

8 Best Payroll Software for 2020

By Charlette Beasley on April 24, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources | Comments (100)

Payroll software makes it easy to calculate wages, pay employees via direct deposit, and file taxes for businesses that want to manage their payroll in-house. We compared popular options, including Gusto and Paychex. These cloud-based solutions make the most sense for small businesses due to ease of use and affordability. 8 Best Payroll Software for…

Six Free Time Cards & Downloadable Timesheet Templates

By Patrick Proctor on April 22, 2020 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Templates | Comments (12)

A timesheet tracks the hours employees work over a period of time. Small businesses use employee time card data to calculate company payroll, and independent contractors and freelancers use them to bill for time worked. We’ve provided six free downloadable timesheet templates for multiple pay schedules: weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, and daily. If you’re interested…

How to Calculate Payroll For Employees

By Charlette Beasley on April 20, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll, What is | Comments (0)

Before hiring employees, spend time learning how to calculate payroll for your business. It’ll save you time from having to correct errors and thousands of dollars in penalties; you might even experience lower turnover by eliminating paycheck frustrations. You can perform calculations manually (hours worked X pay rate), using an online calculator, or with software….

How to Set Up QuickBooks Payroll Direct Deposit in 5 Steps

By Charlette Beasley on April 16, 2020 | How To, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Setting up QuickBooks Payroll direct deposit is pretty easy, whether you use an online payroll plan or QuickBooks Desktop Payroll. You can finish the majority of the process (except account verification) in well under a day, depending on the number of employees you have and if all required bank account information is handy. You can…

2020 Payroll Tax Rates [+ State Tax Map]

By Charlette Beasley on April 16, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll, What is | Comments (0)

Federal payroll tax rates like income tax, Social Security (6.2% each for both employer and employee), and Medicare (1.45% each) are set by the IRS. However, each state specifies its own rates for income, unemployment, and other taxes. Below is a state-by-state map showing tax rates, including supplemental taxes and workers’ compensation. All of QuickBooks…