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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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Having a firm grasp on these responsibilities and why they are important will help you set up a payroll process that encourages accuracy and is easy to run. Whether you have one employee or 1,000, creating a payroll process is the same. Decide to do payroll yourself or choose a service provider. Use a payroll service.

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3 Ways Payroll Software Can Help Prevent Human Error

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Doing payroll is yet another task on your list of responsibilities. If your payroll is kept in-house, you’re probably familiar with the human errors that can occur when you’re doing things manually. Here are three major ways good payroll software should help you avoid human error. Alerts for payroll discrepancies.

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3 ways outdated payroll processes hurt your business

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Payroll is a top priority for any business. By the same token, business leaders want payroll to be easy and hassle-free, so they can concentrate on growing their businesses. By the same token, business leaders want payroll to be easy and hassle-free, so they can concentrate on growing their businesses. Compliance risks.

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Ensuring payroll compliance in 2024: What’s new?

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Maintaining payroll compliance is a must for accounting departments, but it’s often easier said than done. That’s especially true whenever new changes come about, and 2023 was a year rife with new payroll regulations, trends, and initiatives. From the implementation of SECURE 2.0 From the implementation of SECURE 2.0

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Summer hiring guide: The legalities of employing teens & family

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As many of these young workers may be taking on their first job, employers must remember some important payroll considerations. First-Job Jitters It’s natural for employers and young employees to experience some jitters regarding payroll. A clear understanding of the basics can help alleviate those concerns.

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What is a PEO?

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Is your payroll a pain in the neck? These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.” Payroll processing. Are you bogged down by employee paperwork? One-stop shop.

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How professional employer organization (PEO) pricing works

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Being an employer comes with many HR-related costs beyond the cash compensation you pay to your employees, such as: Payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, Social Security, Medicare) Worker’s compensation insurance coverage Statutory insurance and paid leave programs (e.g., To help you understand how PEO pricing works, let’s discuss these items first.

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