4 Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll

Outsourcing payroll functions to a firm that specializes in payroll may sound like just another expense your business should try to do without—but hiring a payroll firm will actually save you both time and money. Whether you’re a small-business owner or an HR...

Should You Honor All W-4 Requests?

Form W-4 helps employers determine how much federal income tax to take out of their employees’ wages. On the form, employees state their withholding conditions, such as filing status, number of allowances and any additional amount they want to be withheld. It is...

Payroll Policy Must-Haves

Through a payroll policy, you’re better able to meet internal payroll deadlines, comply with federal and state payroll laws, and protect the company against wage and hour lawsuits. Make the policy concise while giving employees a solid understanding of your...

Payroll Procedures for Commissioned Employees

A commission is a sum of money an employee receives for performing a certain task. This sum is typically a percentage of sales made. Some employees receive commission only, others are paid a payroll commission plus a salary or hourly wage. In some cases, a...

How to Process Payroll for New Hires

Compensating new hires is a multilayered operation, consisting of activities that must be completed before, during, and after payroll processing. Before Payroll Processing To begin the payroll process, check the following: Determine the new hire’s pay frequency, such...