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Payroll and taxes are usually a confusing topic for businesses who can easily find themselves in trouble with the IRS if payroll taxes are not reported correctly. For churches and places of worship, payroll taxes can be especially tricky due to the dual-tax status of...

03 November, 2020

COVID-19 has triggered many brick-and-mortar entities to to either strengthen or create their online presence. This, in turn, has forced them to address sales tax complexities they didn't have to contend with when all sales were local.   Understanding Sales Tax Thresholds     The internet sales tax requirement is the...

02 November, 2020

We recently hired an older individual whose start date is next Monday, but I would like to push back their start date because we’ve just had an employee test positive for COVID-19. Would this be allowed? We will be testing everyone in the workplace, but...

29 October, 2020

Most churches often struggle with “employee classification” usually with their musicians, nursery workers, secretaries, custodians, etc.   Generally, the IRS looks at three areas: Behavioral Control, Financial Control, and Type of Relationship. In most cases, church musicians do not pass the test of being an independent contractor...

28 October, 2020

Compliance is the top reason employers cannot afford to compromise on timekeeping accuracy. Below we explore four aspects of timekeeping compliance.  1. Payment for All Hours Worked     The Fair Labor Standards Act requires covered employers to pay nonexempt employees for all hours worked. You must keep...

27 October, 2020

When it comes to time off for voting, state laws apply — for local and national elections. In some states, the law is so specific as to state the amount of time that workers must be allowed off to vote and whether time off needs...

26 October, 2020

Taxpayers can get quick access to popular IRS tools by using IRS2Go on their mobile device. The mobile app is available and free to download on any iOS or Android device. The app is available in both English and Spanish. People can use it to...

23 October, 2020

When it comes to political activity, churches need to maintain neutrality or risk losing their tax-exempt status. There are two distinct limitations in the tax code. First, churches may not engage in substantial efforts to influence legislation. Second, churches may not participate or intervene in any...

22 October, 2020

Virtually onboarding new hires is the new normal at many companies. The process doesn't come naturally. Traditionally, onboarding is considered a personal process in which new employees are "hugged" into the firm. Now, the hugs are often virtual. Nevertheless, the process is the same. You need...

21 October, 2020

How do you choose timekeeping tools for your business? If you aren’t in the HR software world, it’s hard. The good news is that Payroll Partners has the most advanced tools for organizations like yours. Let’s review the employee timekeeping needs of specific industries. Manufacturing   Time theft and...

20 October, 2020