Author: Margie Reed

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service provided taxpayers with six tips to make filing their 2024 tax return easier. Most of the information below is also available on the IRS.gov Let us help you page. Taxpayers should follow these handy suggestions as they prepare to file: Gather all...

As your small business approaches the 50-employee mark, it’s important to prepare for some of the regulatory changes you will need to face. By preparing for these regulations in advance, you can ensure your company is fully compliant. When in doubt, you can reach out...

A church office administrator should handle reimbursement for clergy through an accountable reimbursement plan. Here are the key steps to follow: Establish a Written Policy: Create a written expense reimbursement policy that outlines which expenses are eligible for reimbursement. This policy should include ministry-related expenses...

If your small business doesn’t already use time-tracking and attendance software, you could be missing out. Time-tracking apps can enhance your time-keeping accuracy and make your workplace more efficient. Many payroll functions legally must be recorded and tracked, so the right software can make your...

Taxpayers should start gathering and organizing records as their first step for tax preparation and filing their 2024 federal tax return. They need all year-end income documents to help ensure they file a complete and accurate 2024 federal tax return and avoid refund delays. The Get...

Question:  Do we need to tell employees when employment laws change? Answer:  Possibly. As their employer, you need to stay up to date on legal changes that affect your organization. Plus your leadership team, managers, human resources, and payroll departments should be kept aware of any new...

A minister’s housing (or parsonage) allowance under IRC 107 is excludable from gross income only to the extent it is used to rent or otherwise provide a bona fide “home”—that is, a dwelling place complete with the usual amenities (such as furnishings and, for example, a...

Question:   How Can I see an audit of who edited a specific timecard? Answer:  It is possible to see edits that were made to a timecard, ranging from the type of edit it was to the login that performed the edit. Open the employee...

Question: An employee worked unauthorized overtime. Do we have to pay them time and a half for these hours? Answer:  Yes. Any overtime worked by nonexempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the overtime was authorized. We recommend communicating with the employee about work...