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From the HR Support Center: Can we require employees to have childcare if they work from home?

We do not recommend having a policy that stipulates childcare is necessary. For one thing, in practice, it often isn’t necessary. Lots of employees are able to do their jobs just fine while supervising children in the home. Imposing this requirement (and a huge financial...

08 July, 2021

What organizations should understand about applying for tax-exempt status

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

5 Often-Overlooked Time-Off Benefits

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

FSAs and HSAs: Know the Differences

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

Texas Workforce Commission Finally Issues 2021 Unemployment Tax Rates

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

From the HR Support Center: Can we still require that employees wear masks?

Can we still require that employees wear masks at work? You can, yes. While the CDC has announced that those who are vaccinated against COVID-19 may go without a mask in most places, private employers still have the right to enforce mask wearing policies in their...

01 July, 2021

Are Cell Phone Deductions Allowed for Ministers?

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

Common Overtime Mistakes To Avoid

There are many ways to run afoul of overtime laws. Below are some of the most common — review them to ensure that you're always in compliance. Misclassifying exempt and nonexempt employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, exempt employees do not have to be paid overtime...

29 June, 2021

How to Calculate Employees’ Net Pay

If your payroll provider handles your payroll-processing responsibilities, you might not see the need to learn the ins and outs of calculating net pay. But imagine an employee seeking clarification on his or her take-home pay — do you know all the details? It's important to...

28 June, 2021

Looking ahead: How the American Rescue Plan affects 2021 taxes, part 1

This is the first of two tax tips providing an overview of how the American Rescue Plan may affect some individual’s 2021 taxes. Child and dependent care credit increased for 2021 only The new law increases the amount of the credit and the percentage of employment-related expenses...

25 June, 2021