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A Guide to Payroll Management: Ensuring Smooth Financial Operations

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First and foremost, it requires a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations related to wages, taxes, and deductions. It encompasses the calculation and disbursement of salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions in a systematic and organized manner. Effective payroll management involves several key components.

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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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In addition to obtaining deduction information and classification, to add employees to a payroll provider’s system, you’ll likely need: Your employees’ names, addresses and social security numbers Employees’ bank account information (for direct deposit) Your payroll register (if acquiring an existing business with payroll history).

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Employment laws to watch in 2018

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Paid family leave is funded through an additional payroll tax deduction and offers 50 percent of employees’ base wages up to a certain amount in 2018, with gradual increases to 67 percent of average weekly earnings by 2021. The state provides a weekly deduction calculator so companies can estimate payroll deductions.

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5 ways you can help employees get the most from their benefits

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For instance, what costs are the employees responsible for (partial premiums, deductibles, etc.)? When will premiums be deducted from employees’ paychecks? Download our free e-book, HR Outsourcing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs). How does a flexible spending account work?

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3 ways outdated payroll processes hurt your business

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You also need to track voluntary deductions like health insurance and 401(k) contributions, prepare and file quarterly reports, and process w-2s at the end of the year. Using a professional employer organization (PEO). The IRS does not endorse any particular certified professional employer organization.

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What is a PEO?

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The good news: There’s help out there – it’s called a professional employer organization (PEO). These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.

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How Employers Can Help Generation X Save for Retirement

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Matched contributions may be tax deductible. For job candidates who may be weighing the benefits of potential employers, matching a percentage of 401(k) contributions could be the reason they choose you over a competitor. For more tips, check out our Step-by-Step Guide to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs).

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