ASAP Payroll BLOG
Should It Be Mandatory for Employees to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
As COVID-19 continues to spread in various forms, many employers require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Employees must also submit regular COVID-19 testing and wear masks at all times. It’s in response to President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on July 29, 2021, requiring federal employees to get the vaccination or meet other conditions. Can Employers Require Employees to ...
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How to Read Your W-2 Form for Timely Tax Filing
The tax season is a busy time for everyone, including salaried employees who need to file federal income tax, Medicare Tax, and Social Security tax by the due dates. This involves dealing with several tax forms, including the W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), which captures critical information for tax purposes. The form includes several boxes ...
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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 from your business, negatively impacting its performance and profitability. You need to be on the lookout for these scams to avoid them. Here are some common payroll scams, and how you can prevent them: 1. Phishing An incidence of scams occurs ...
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A Basic Overview of ACA Reporting Requirements
The Affordable Care Act annual reporting deadlines for 2022 are looming, increasing the workload of employers. There’s usually so much to cover, including compiling employee information and their identification numbers. The purpose of the reporting requirements is to push the mandate of employers of providing minimum essential coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of employees. ...
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Payroll Training and Resources That Your Company Should Have
Your HR and payroll teams play a huge role in keeping your business running smoothly—and your employees happy. When those teams are properly trained and have the right tools, it shows: in stronger compliance, better retention, and fewer payroll headaches. If you’re looking to strengthen your in-house team, here are the essential payroll trainings and ...
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Understanding Indiana Taxes for New Employees
Taxes are an inevitable part of employment. All new employees must pay payroll tax, which includes a percentage of income withheld from an employee’s pay that’s paid to the government by an employer on an employee’s behalf. Federal Income Tax Withholding Employers withhold money from each employee’s paycheck to pay federal income taxes based on ...
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Why Integrating Payroll with Time and Labor is a Smart Move for Your Business
When you think about payroll, it might sound simple: track hours worked, multiply by the
Employers Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit
The inception of the Employee Retention Credit was made possible after the passing of the
Indiana Sick Leave Law and Your Obligations
In today’s legal environment, employees have many questions around sick leave and their access to
The Benefits of License Tracking
How well do you track the professional licenses held by your employees? It’s estimated that
Certified Payroll: Is This The Way That All Modern Businesses Should Operate?
The ongoing labor crunch that has been in full swing since at least the summer