Author: Robert Hernandez

Besides the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) regular overtime law, there are rules for overtime exemptions, fluctuating workweeks, weighted average and premium pay. Standard Overtime   Nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay — at 1.5 times their regular rate of pay — for  working over 40 hours in...

13 July, 2021

Have you ever worked in a company that was having a morale-boosting initiative? Remember the tense hush that fell in the conference room when it was announced? The meaning-laden glances the employees shot each other? They were all picturing the same things: Mandatory after-work happy...

12 July, 2021

This is the second of two tax tips providing an overview of ways the American Rescue Plan may affect some people’s 2021 taxes. Part 1 is available on IRS.gov. Changes expanding EITC for 2021 and beyond   New law changes expand the EITC for 2021 and future years....

09 July, 2021

Organizations that want to apply for recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code use a Form 1023-series application. Here are some tips to help them understand the process. • The application process on IRS.gov includes a step-by-step guide explaining how to apply...

07 July, 2021

Below are five types of employee leave that sometimes fly under employers’ radar: 1. Bereavement leave   Bereavement leave lets employees take time off to mourn the loss of a loved one — usually an immediate family member or a close relative. Employees can use the time off...

06 July, 2021

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-favored health plans that enable people to save money to pay for medically related expenses. Both FSAs and HSAs operate like a personal savings account. However, the money in these accounts can only be used for...

05 July, 2021

Dear Texas Client, Due to the unprecedented Pandemic that has affected individuals and businesses alike since last year, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) delayed the annual issuance of state unemployment tax rates from December 2020 to June 2021. This delay allowed Texas time to consider and implement legislation...

02 July, 2021

If you are a minister, chances are you spend a lot of time on the phone, especially during the Pandemic. Fortunately, ministers can deduct these expenses on their schedule SE, but there are several things you have to keep in mind. First, you have to be...

30 June, 2021