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Protecting Payroll Records From Cybercriminals

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Mar 9, 2021 3:37:32 PM

No matter the size or industry, most U.S. businesses are vulnerable to cyberattacks — both from inside and outside the company. Among the data...

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Three New Payroll Tax Provisions For Eligible Employers

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Feb 3, 2021 4:11:07 PM

Signed into law in the waning days of 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) provides some new tax breaks for employers — including three...

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payroll taxes 2020

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Year-End 2020 May Not Be the “Same as Last Year” for Payroll Taxes

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Dec 18, 2020 1:43:01 PM

As 2020 draws to a close, we would like to remind you that this year-end may not be the same as 2019 when it comes to payroll taxes and compensation...

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overtime pay rules

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Overtime Pay Rules for Fluctuating Workweeks

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Dec 15, 2020 11:06:07 AM

If you pay employees who are nonexempt and who have fluctuating workweeks, there's a formula you can use to calculate their overtime pay. The formula...

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employee or independent contractor

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Employee or Independent Contractor? The Rules May Be Getting Simpler

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Nov 18, 2020 9:40:00 AM

From an employer's perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And,...

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tax withholding exposure in 2020

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Year-End Payroll Tax Withholding Exposure

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Oct 14, 2020 2:06:14 PM

As the 2020 calendar year-end approaches and much of the world continues to practice some form of sheltering in place, social distancing, and working...

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i9 form

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Failing To Properly Complete Form I-9 Can Be Costly

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Feb 21, 2020 11:45:00 AM

In recent years, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has focused its attention on construction companies and other businesses...

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employee cross border

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When Employees Cross State Lines

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Feb 5, 2020 4:49:00 PM

Even small companies can find themselves with employees who have to commute across state borders to work. This can make payroll difficult.

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Five Payroll Tax Developments for 2020

Picture of H&CO H&CO: Jan 22, 2020 11:10:08 AM

The new year has arrived, and along with it, comes to some new payroll tax developments. There have been major changes made to Form W-4, the federal...

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