Posts by Mike Shaeffer
Why you’re getting tax notices — and what you can do about it
Getting tax notices is stressful — but a lot of that stress can come from the unknown. A little bit of education on what SORT of tax notices you’re getting can go a long way toward releasing you from that anxiety. It’s understandable, after all opening the mailbox and seeing tax notices IRS or another…
Read MoreThe best features to look for when picking an employee time clock
Whether it’s choosing a new car or a new smartphone, figuring out which features and benefits are your must-haves is key to the buying process — that’s especially true when figuring out which employee time clock to use. That said, you probably don’t have time to sift through online reviews and Consumer Reports there are…
Read MoreACA Common Ownership Rules – Don’t be guilty by association
Just the other day, I had to speak with one of my kids about getting in trouble at school for talking when he wasn’t supposed to be. According to him, “I wasn’t doing anything wrong!” Of course, I can relate to that. There were many times in my childhood that I got in trouble for…
Read MorePaying Out Tips – Nightly, Weekly, Payroll? What’s the Whirks Way?
Do you remember your first day of work at your job? I remember being equally excited for the new adventure and anxious about how well I would do. I remember saying everyone’s name repeatedly in my head so that I could start to get to know my new team. I also remember looking at the…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself From Payroll Fraud
Payroll fraud is real, and it happens more than you might think. Have you ever received a text or email asking you to click a link and you just knew that it wasn’t legit? It seems like every day I get hit with multiple requests from people claiming to have something for me — or…
Read MoreIdentifying and empowering your second hat HR person
Second Hat HR is a term we use with small businesses that do not have the need for a person that sits in an HR role on a full time, permanent basis. This idea stems from identifying all the different functions (Sales and Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, Admin, etc.) business owners may fill as they…
Read MoreThe downsides of earned wage access (daily pay)
One of my favorite stories to tell about my childhood is when my parents broke my pinky finger! Pretty dramatic, I know, but as a 12-year-old boy it felt like the end of the world. I was playing football at school one day when I caught the ball a little bit wonky and injured my…
Read More7 Insurance Policies Every Business Needs
You get to work and notice that there is a weird buzz amongst the staff for this time in the morning. Not thinking too much about it, you grab a cup of coffee and head to your office when someone asks you, “Have you heard what is happening?” At this point, your curiosity has been…
Read MoreThe Year-End Payroll Checklist in just 5 Steps
Making sure your payroll situation is wrapped at year’s end might seem like a far off task, but that time goes quickly. Don’t believe me? How many people put Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving? Seems like every year around this time, this question is posed to spark an interesting debate among friends. There is the hardcore,…
Read More3 mistakes to avoid when setting up a 401k plan
Offering a retirement plan is a great benefit that allows employees to contribute to their future in a meaningful way. But this great benefit can turn into a nightmare for employers if it is not handled appropriately. Take a look at the three most common mistakes we see employers make when starting a retirement plan…
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