The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to expand the features within Business Tax Account (BTA), an online self-service tool for business taxpayers that now allows them to view and make balance-due payments. Launched last fall, BTA is a key part of the agency’s service improvement initiative...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to extend the expiration date to 05/31/2027. Employers must use the Form I-9 with the edition date of 08/1/23, which may have an expiration date of either 07/31/2026 or 05/31/2027. Either form may be used until its...
We’ve worked with some incredible churches, carrying the Gospel with excellence and ministering to their church staff with authentic love. On the other hand, we’ve also seen organizations that miss the mark more than just occasionally when it comes to taking care of people. Whether...
As an accountant, banker, bookkeeper, or benefit broker, you strive to offer your clients the best solutions to keep their businesses and/or organizations running smoothly. One area where you can make a significant difference is payroll management. Many organizations are stuck with payroll providers that are...
As employees put more emphasis on work-life balance, companies are offering perks such as concierge services, massage therapy and in-office gyms. These extras make the workday less stressful but don't acknowledge employees' desire for a long break. Enter the employee sabbatical. A sabbatical is a benefit...
When it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there are many potential missteps that small businesses can make. Unlike some laws, the FLSA doesn’t generally have exemptions for small businesses. If your company earns at least $500,000 a year or has employees who...
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service strongly urges qualifying businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments to complete the pre-filing registration process now for projects placed in service in 2023 if they plan to claim elective pay. Taxpayers should file their annual return...
Question: Our previous HR director was lax about policy enforcement, particularly around tardiness and dress code. What’s the best way to start enforcing these policies consistently? Answered: If possible, we recommend meeting with employees to inform them that, going forward, these policies will be uniformly enforced....
Church salary increases are not keeping up with the rate of inflation. For ministry employees, this means the money they are bringing home, even if it is more than it was last year, isn’t going as far as it used to. As costs of housing, groceries,...
Question: An employee called out a few days ago by leaving a message with some vague information about being ill and hasn’t followed up since. Can we consider this a voluntary resignation and start the termination process? Answer: Most likely not. There are many reasons why your...