Posts by TJ Noa
How Do I Fill Out My W4?
Discover the ins and outs of the W4 form with our concise guide. From selecting the right filing status to managing income adjustments, we break down each step for optimal tax withholding. Gain confidence in handling your taxes with insights into format changes and real-world examples.
Read More4 Key Pain Points a Payroll Company Should Solve for Restaurant Owners
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Read MoreMastering Payroll Timing: How to Navigate Bank Holidays
There we were, on the deck of a pool at 2:30 in the afternoon. We had arrived early so that we could get changed in the family locker room; it was my daughter’s first swim lesson. We were about to learn that the 30-minute lesson was actually scheduled to start at 2 and that we…
Read MoreWhy a Payroll Integration May NOT Be the Solution Your Business Needs
Payroll Integration is sort of like the lottery. How so? Winning the Mega Millions lottery sounds great. Even after the government takes its cut, the hundreds of millions of dollars that you get is enough to never have to worry about money again. Managed well, the funds you won overnight could keep you and your…
Read MoreHelping Your Employees Understand the Withholdings on Their Paychecks
I was confused and upset. Then, I became upset that I was confused! I was certain my employer was cutting corners or at the very least, not understanding my situation. It was my first job, I was sixteen years old, and I was earning $4,000 a year working the concession stand at the local movie…
Read More5 Reasons You Need to Use Direct Deposit (STOP Using Paper Checks for Your Payroll)
What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about getting a paycheck? I would move to the beach, lay in a hammock all day, and sip on a variety of tropical cocktails while listening to vintage French music. Sadly, for me at least, we do not live in such a world. In our…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Direct Deposit Scams
Your payroll deadline is 30 minutes out. You are almost finished getting everything in when you see an email from your hardest-working employee asking for you to change their direct deposit account information. In the email, they say their upcoming check MUST go to the new account. Eager to appease them, and under the pressure…
Read MoreHow long should I keep my payroll records?
When I was a kid, my family had two full-sized filing cabinets filled with the important documents of our life. Each of the siblings had their own files, where my parents kept our prized papers. Report cards, Parent Teacher Conference notes, and tests we did well on. Looking back, it was a way for my…
Read More3 Common HR & Payroll Mistakes Architecture Firms Make
Before we talk about payroll mistakes architecture firms make, first: a story. I love children’s stories. They can teach many lessons in simple and entertaining ways. For example, in the tale of The Three Little Pigs, there is so much wisdom to glean from the goofy story that is ostensibly about a big, hungry wolf…
Read MoreIs a Tip Pool Right for my Restaurant?
In my first and only job in the food service industry, I worked as a cashier at the counter of a fast-casual burger joint. I was chosen to be a cashier because my enthusiastic friendliness would prompt diners to actually leave a tip when the POS asked if they wanted to. Yes, we were one…
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