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Save on taxes: Bonus depreciation for business vehicle purchase

WEX Inc.

The Section 179 special deduction tax code (enacted by Congress in 2015) allows businesses to write off up to $1 million dollars of depreciable assets, including vehicles considered SUVs or trucks that were purchased during the year. What are the differences between Section 179 and bonus depreciation?

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25 Unique Employee Benefits: Attract & Retain Top Talent in Today’s Market

Vantage Circle

New Baby Bonuses Becoming a parent is exciting but expensive! In 2015, the streaming giant shook up the industry by introducing a one-year paid parental leave policy. It provides security in tough times and keeps financial stress at bay. Family Support: Empowering Working Families 6. Extended Parental and Family Leave Policies The U.S.

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Your 5-Day Plan to Learning YouTube

HR Bartender

Finish the sentence in a video, “My goal for 2015 is ….” (and personally, I’d love it if you subscribed to HR Bartender.). BONUS – Post your own video! It doesn’t have to be long and it doesn’t need to be fancy. Check out this post about the essential elements of video. Can’t figure out what to say?

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4 Countries with the Best Parental Leave Laws

Global People Strategist

Additionally, parents of children born after July 1, 2015, can access the Parental Allowance Plus, which gives them the right to receive a parental allowance from the government for up to 24 months or up to 28 months if both parents decide to take parental leave at the same time. Each parent gets 13 weeks off from work.

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The Impact of UK’s Shared Parental Leave Law – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

The new right applies to working couples with babies due on or after 5 April 2015, provided each parent qualifies for leave and pay in their own right. per week from April 2015, or 90% of the employee’s earnings if this is less. There are similar arrangements for adoptive parents.

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Employee Well-Being Impacts Your Recruiting Efforts

HR Bartender

A quick side note about referral bonuses: I’ve often said that organizations need to pay referral bonuses that align with their cost per hire. Then build your bonuses accordingly. HireRight) November 8, 2015. Please note: This doesn’t mean you should eliminate employee referral bonuses. HireRight, Inc.

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Chick-Fil-A Is Awarding $24 Million in Scholarships to over 12,700 Employees

HR Digest

As the sector faces a quit rate approximately double that of the wider economy, and nearly 40% of restaurants claim they are understaffed, more restaurant chains are offering bonuses and perks in an effort to retain employees. Scholarship programs can indicate that the company is willing to invest in employees for their long-term growth.

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