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Your Guide to Take-home Pay

Patriot Software

As an employer, you are responsible for withholding various taxes from employees’ wages. After you subtract all of the taxes and other deductions, money left over is considered take-home pay. Read on to learn more about what is take-home pay and how to calculate it. What is take home pay?

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Employees and Employers Save with Cafeteria Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

Because these benefits are free from federal and state income taxes, an employee’s taxable income is reduced, which increases the percentage of their take-home pay. The plans benefit employers, as well. A cafeteria plan can save employers an average of almost $115 per participant in FICA payroll taxes.

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Savings Soundbites for ASW 2022

Money Talk

For example, compared to paying off the balance on a credit card with an 18% APR (interest), where else could you get a guaranteed, risk-free, 18% return? That said however, it is wise for people with debt to have emergency savings and retirement savings, especially with employer match. Ideally, try to do all three things.

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What does it mean to be an employer of choice in today’s labour market?

Employee Benefits

The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have changed which benefits employees value the most and what employers offer. Organisations that balance their own needs with those of their employees are likely to succeed in attracting and retaining talent as an employer of choice. But what does this mean in today’s labour market?

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What is a section 125 plan?

PeopleKeep

Many employers find it challenging to provide a budget-friendly and attractive benefits package. Employers wanting to compete for top talent can offer section 125 plans as a fringe benefit to help attract and retain employees. Check out our complete guide to fringe benefits to learn more about various employee benefits.

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Can Payroll Services Handle Direct Deposit?

Patriot Software

Most employers handle direct deposit through their payroll software. Payroll services calculate employees’ wages, taxes and deductions, and take-home pay. […] Read More Direct deposit is a convenient payment method for employees, who receive their paycheck quickly and securely on payday.

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Bupa Global and UK introduces health benefits for 15,000 frontline staff

Employee Benefits

It is available from day one of employment for permanent staff and is cost-free due to the tax benefit being paid on their behalf, so as to not impact their take-home pay. We are proud to be an employer of choice and want people to come and grow their careers with Bupa.