Author: Margie Reed

Dear Payroll Delivery Client, The Great Resignation has taken hold in several industries this year, including the logistics/delivery industry. Our couriers and mail delivery service providers are finding it hard to fill their open delivery positions and it’s manifesting itself in delivery delays at the local,...

17 December, 2021

All new employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 on (or before) their first day of employment. Then, within three business days following their start date, they must submit acceptable proof of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. As for your...

16 December, 2021

The answer is “both.” Ministers have what is commonly referred to as “dual tax status.” For federal income tax purposes, a minister is generally treated as a common-law employee. For payments into Social Security, the minister is always self-employed. This is an IRS regulation and...

15 December, 2021

Bobbi Best owns Blondies' Bistro in Grants Pass, Oregon. In December 2015, a man named Martin Robinson applied for a cook's position. In the restaurant industry, it is routine for job aspirants to exhibit cooking skill in a "working interview." As Best had routinely done...

14 December, 2021

Do you ever wish you didn't have to go through the hassle of preparing a payroll? Maybe it was simple when you just had one or two employees, but your company is growing and it's becoming more complex. Some companies have a dedicated payroll manager—but...

13 December, 2021

It's been a very busy year at the IRS, with many special tax changes. Below is a review of some of the top issues you will want to discuss with your tax preparer as the year draws to a close and again when you meet...

10 December, 2021

If your church pays musicians to perform during services or other events, you’ll need to determine if they are employees or independent contractors. The biggest distinction between W-2 employees and 1099 workers is the amount of control you have over them. With a W-2 employee, you have...

08 December, 2021

Today’s message focuses on workforce planning. Specifically, the financial rewards for new business owners that use TimeWorksPlus. TimeWorksPlus is an affordable, easy to use employee timekeeping system from Payroll Partners. In addition to helping you efficiently manage employees, it helps you lower the biggest costs when starting...

07 December, 2021