Employee

What goes into personnel files? And who is responsible for maintaining employee records and payroll records? Here are four questions on these topics, along with answers: Q. What type of information and records should I keep in my personnel files? A. Any information and documentation relating to...

Are you the owner of a restaurant, cafe, or diner? Then today’s post is for you! As you know, there is so much more to running a restaurant than coming up with delicious food - although that’s key! Once you start attracting more people, you’ll...

In the complicated world of ministerial pay, it is important to know that pastors and other ordained employees can receive a certain amount of money in compensation for basic living expenses. This is called a housing allowance, also known as a parsonage allowance or a...

If you own or operate a long-term health care facility, you are now required to meet the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) requirements. Payroll Partners wants to help you become a PBJ expert! We wish it was as simple as making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich...

The Social Security Administration and the IRS have issued a joint publication that offers valuable pointers for employers who want to clean up their old payroll files. In most (but not all) cases, that means following a four-year retention rule. The publication cautions that failure to...

The IRS has updated a fact sheet that explains the differences between tips and service charges [Fact Sheet 2017-8, 4/25/2017]. Tips Definition Tips are discretionary (optional or extra) payments determined by a customer that employees receive from customers. Tips include: (i) cash tips received directly from customers;...

Building a business takes the complete and total dedication of all involved. Making sure customers are delighted while ensuring you are getting the best return on your investments is paramount to success. Finding ways to mitigate some costs can be a challenge.  First there is trying...