ASAP Payroll BLOG
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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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Explained for Employers
Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face. Between recruiting, training, and retaining top talent, costs add up quickly. But what if those same hires could actually save your business money? That’s exactly what the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is designed to do. This federal program provides tax incentives ...
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ERC Overview: Understanding the Employee Retention Credit
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), was passed to
Year-End Payroll + HR Checklist
The end of the year is nearing, and it’s time to get organized and prepared
Don’t Outsource Payroll Until You Consider These 10 Things
Outsourcing payroll is one of the biggest operational decisions a business can make. At some
Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning
The work world and technology continue to evolve at a lightning-fast pace. For employees to
Guide to Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Time Off (PTO) is usually a policy that companies institute to allow their employees