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Are Churches Required to Treat All Ministers as Self-Employed for Social Security Purposes?

Ministers have what is commonly referred to as “dual tax status.” For federal income tax purposes, a minister is generally treated as a common law employee. For payments into Social Security, the minister is always self-employed. This is an IRS regulation and not an election. Services that...

22 August, 2019

19 Smart Questions to Ask Your Potential Payroll Provider

Payroll processing is the core of any business. If you aren’t paying your workers, you soon won’t have a business. As companies grow, payroll becomes tougher to handle with taxes and compliance, which subsequently puts unwanted stress on the company. You may think that outsourcing your...

21 August, 2019

How To Buy A Web-Based Time Clock For Your Small Business

Understanding Time Clock Categories Let’s start at a high level and outline the categories of time clocks. Knowing what is available is the first step in understanding what you need. Time clocks for small business come in a wide range of types and styles. Small businesses use...

20 August, 2019

From the HR Support Center: What Job Interview Questions Should We Avoid?

Are there any questions we should avoid when interviewing job candidates? Yes. You should avoid questions that cause an applicant to tell you about their inclusion in a protected class. Don’t ask about race, national origin, citizenship status, religious affiliation, disabilities, pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender...

19 August, 2019

These Summer Activities Can Affect Next Year’s Tax Returns

Summertime activities often affect the tax returns people file the following year. Here are some things taxpayers do during the summer along with tips they should consider now: Getting married: Newlyweds should report any name change to the Social Security Administration. They should also report...

16 August, 2019

Health Reimbursement Arrangements for Small Church Employees

A Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) allows small churches who do not offer group health insurance to their employees to provide money to employees on a tax-free basis; the money can be used to pay for individual health insurance policies and to reimburse...

15 August, 2019

Check the New Definition of Joint Employer: The Upside and the Down

Being a joint employer means that you and another employer share, both "individually and jointly," the responsibility of complying with labor laws and regulations. So if this classification applies to your business, it's critical that you pay close attention to how your fellow joint employer deals...

14 August, 2019

Why WorkforceHUB Makes Sense For Small Business

Low unemployment has changed the workplace landscape and employers are revisiting human capital management. When talent is harder to recruit and retain, it's essential to assess whether your Human Resources software is helping or hurting. Is your business using disparate systems or, worse, manual processes? If...

13 August, 2019

From the HR Support Center: How Many Hours Can I Assign to a Part-Time Employee?

How many hours can I assign to a part-time employee? Is there a limit? There’s no specific limit to the number of hours you can assign to a part-time employee, as it’s up to you to decide how many hours employees need to work in a...

12 August, 2019

Here’s What Taxpayers Should Know If They Get a Notice From the IRS

Certain taxpayers might get a letter from the IRS this year. It’s called an IRS Notice CP 2000. It gives detailed information about issues the IRS identified. The IRS sends this notice when information from a third party doesn't match the information the taxpayer reported...

09 August, 2019