Posts by TJ Noa
The 7 best payroll reports you need to run for your business
We’ve all been there. Trapped in a conversation by a storyteller who insists on sharing even the most minuscule details. Our interest died long ago, and all that’s left to do is smile politely and pray it ends soon. When there’s too much information, it distracts from the purpose. Getting the right information as quickly…
Read MoreWill I get multiple W2s if I switch payroll providers?
The short answer to, will I get 2 W2s if I switch payroll providers? Yes, sometimes — but that shouldn’t stop you from making a change if your current provider isn’t working out. The good news? There are ways to break up with them that will ensure a smooth transition. Let’s talk about it. Have…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between a bonus and a commission?
While a bonus and a commission have some similarities, there’s a reason that they’re two different words. After all, words have power — but first, a story about an especially intense… board game night? “What a travesty!” I said, in no way hyperbolizing the emotion I felt. I had just lost in a board game…
Read MoreWhat are wage garnishments, and how do they work?
If you’re like me, the first time you heard about a wage garnishment on a check, you may have thought about a check stub with a little something extra to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Perhaps a fancy border or even a few extra dollars sprinkled in for enjoyment. But unlike a garnish in the…
Read MoreWhat is a workers comp audit, and how do I prepare for it?
There is always a paper trail. I recently applied for a car loan, and part of the bank’s automated security questions to verify my identity was to ask about my past. They brought up addresses I had been associated with, properties my family members had owned, and even a camp I went to. It was…
Read MoreThe 3 biggest payroll mistakes restaurants make
Payroll might not be the first thing you think about every day when you open your restaurant, but when mistakes happen it can be terrible for business. For a restaurant owner, getting audited by the Department of Labor is like something out of a horror story. Audits can bring down establishments that have been profitable…
Read MoreHow to give holiday bonuses
There is so much to love about the holiday season! Spending time with your family, finding that perfect gift for someone special, eating so much you feel 20lbs heavier, etc. There are also a lot of reasons people struggle with the holiday season—endless hours of shopping, gaining winter weight, and having to muscle through the…
Read MoreHow do I know my payroll taxes were actually paid?
“Did you lock the door?” I ask my wife as we pass by each other in the hall. Me, on my way to grab a glass of water before heading to bed, her en route to brush her teeth. “Mmhm” she says as she finishes a contagious yawn. I trust my wife more than any…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about Giving Bonuses
Whether it’s a company tradition or not, an end-of-year bonus is something on everyone’s mind. If you’re an employer planning to give out a bonus, chances are you will wonder how much you can afford to give your employees. Once you get to that number, it makes sense to ask, “How can I make sure…
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