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IRS update: digital communication and payroll

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Information return filers filed about 300,000 to 400,000 1099s through IRIS this past winter. The IRS is just starting the process with the 941s. It’s more challenging with business and payroll returns, because of the power of attorney; the IRS is beginning a POA initiative, he added. How is it going to spend this money?

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Bank failures and payroll — what employers should know

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A close call The FDIC announced Monday that it would protect all deposits, which means employers should have no problem making their payrolls. Explore whether it’s possible to switch your payroll accounts to another bank. So employees are probably going to have questions about the security of your payroll processes.

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Stay on track with this payroll compliance checklist

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Payroll compliance is no small task. Everyone knows that executing payroll accurately and on time is important, after all everyone wants to get paid for their world. However, there is also a lot more that goes into proper payroll processing including a large number of compliance functions and concerns.

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Upcoming regulatory initiatives and their impact on payroll

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the American Payroll Association’s director of government relations. Speaking at the American Payroll Association’s 40th Annual Congress this week in Las Vegas, Jacobson, Robert Wagner, Esq., and Mike Linehan caught attendees up on today’s hot payroll -related regulatory issues. This keeps Payroll in the loop.

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Is it ever ethical to disclose tax information, and to whom?

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The American Payroll Association’s code of ethics includes eight points, but let’s stick to three of them: To strive for perfect compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of all payroll activities. To maintain the absolute confidentiality of the payroll within the procedures of the employer. No, according to the IRS.

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Using Scalable Payroll Systems For A Seamless Business

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Scalable payroll solutions are the perfect option if you want your business to grow. You need a company that can help you create a payroll system that grows at the same rate, according to your needs. The company offering the payroll solutions should work with you to develop a centralized plan. Customized Solution.

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Steps Towards Error-free Payroll: The Complete Guide

Small Business CEO

It is needless to say that payroll management presents many challenges for many businesses. Well, with several HRIS solutions, organizations have been able to address payroll challenges more easily. However, payroll management can be impacted by various internal organizational factors.

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