ASAP Payroll BLOG
Payroll Changes in 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know Now
Payroll compliance rarely changes overnight, but 2026 is one of those years where several updates are in effect at the federal and state levels. For businesses, payroll settings, classifications, and reporting practices should already be under review. If you are feeling a little uncertain about what applies to your business and what needs your immediate ...
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Why Restaurant Payroll Is More Complex Than You Think
Restaurant payroll is far more complicated than many people expect. On the surface, it may seem like a simple weekly task. In reality, it involves navigating a long list of rules, regulations, and variables that do not exist in many other industries. Restaurant owners must manage different types of employees, from servers and bartenders to ...
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What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Your Business Payroll in 2026
Keeping up with tax law changes is not easy, especially when new legislation affects employees and employers differently. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as H.R. 1, is one of those laws. While many of its provisions focus on individual tax relief, the Act also introduces important payroll and reporting considerations that employers ...
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What Illinois Employers Need to Know About the Returning Citizen Credit
Beginning with tax years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the state is making several important updates to how the Returning Citizen Credit works. These changes affect how employers qualify for the incentive, how much they can claim, and—for the first time—require employers to apply for approval before receiving the credit. What Is the ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Indiana SUI Taxes
Indiana State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) is a mandatory tax for every employer. SUI is an employer-funded tax that provides temporary income to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It’s important for business owners to understand how SUI rates are calculated, because it can directly affect their bottom line. Compliance ...
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Earned Wage Access Explained
Between rising costs and unpredictable expenses, many employees today live paycheck to paycheck. Even workers who manage their budgets carefully can struggle when bills are due before payday. That’s where Earned Wage Access (EWA)—sometimes called on-demand pay or early wage access—comes in. EWA allows employees to access a portion of the wages they’ve already earned ...
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4 Common Payroll Scams and How to Avoid Them
Your business, whether large or small, isn’t immune to payroll scams. These tricks siphon funds
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Indiana: The Hoosier Talent Network Wants to Help You Expand Your Workforce
A new program sponsored by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development wants to help employers
Increase in the Optional Standard Mileage Rate Provides Relief for Drivers
On June 9, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it will boost the
Employee Compensation Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Talent in Manufacturing
The competition for skilled manufacturing employees is quite high in today’s job market. To attract