When you hire Independent Contractors, you want to make sure you are avoiding misclassification. A business that classifies its employee as an Independent Contractor but fails to meet all the regulatory requirements can be subject to a government tax audi… When you hire Independent Contractors, you want to make sure you are avoiding misclassification. A business that classifies its employee as an Independent Contractor but fails… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/08/11-ways-determine-if-worker-employee-w-2-or-independent-contractor-1099-nec1/
Virtually every business is experiencing difficulties in recruiting qualified candidates and retaining quality employees. Instead of spending an outrageous amount of money recruiting a depleted workforce, spending time to improve efficiencies and the work… Virtually every business is experiencing difficulties in recruiting qualified candidates and retaining quality employees. Instead of spending an outrageous amount of money… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/08/5-ways-address-labor-shortage-through-efficiencies/
Business travel is back. With the hope that the pandemic is winding down, live conferences, training, and business development mean that travel may once again become part of your business operations. Domestic travel rules are far more stable than Internat… Business Travel Is Back. With the hope that the pandemic is winding down, live conferences, training, and business development mean that travel may once again become part of… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/08/business-travel-back-6-tips-you-need-know-making-your-reservation/
Some 36 million American families have received letters from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notifying them they are eligible for monthly payments of up to $300 per child by expanding an existing tax credit. These payments, approved as part of the A… Some 36 million American families have received letters from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notifying them they are eligible for monthly payments of up to $300 per child… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/6-things-you-may-not-know-about-child-tax-credit/
It is common to report an incorrect Tax Identification Number (TIN) or name when filing 1099 forms with the IRS. Sometimes it could be a typo, or it could be because the vendor provides their business name with their social security number (SSN), or vice … It is common to report an incorrect Tax Identification Number (TIN) or name when filing 1099 forms with the IRS. Sometimes it could be a typo, or it could be because the… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/tin-matching/
Millennials currently account for more than a third of all American workforce participants. They are the largest generation in the US labor force. It is critical that employers strive to make their workplaces conducive to these early to mid-level career p… Millennials In The Workplace: 14 Ways To Attract and Keep Them Millennials currently account for more than a third of all American workforce participants. They are the largest… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/millennials/
The IRS Announces 23 Changes To 2nd Quarter 941. Aatrix has updated the 941 Form to include 10 new lines and the 13 revised or renumbered lines. Aatrix has tested the new form, and it's ready for 2nd quarter filing. Aatrix eFile makes payroll tax compliance simple by researching the new requirements, modifying the forms, and updating your payroll solution. We ensure the most current forms… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/23-changes-2nd-quarter-941/
The Taxpayer First Act reduces the threshold that triggers the electronic filing requirement for the combined filing of most information returns to the IRS, including Forms W-2, Wage, and Tax Statement, and the Form 1099 series. eFiling Thresholds Lowered for 2021 To modernize the IRS and improve the efficiency of the taxpayer experience when filing payroll taxes, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/06/efiling-thresholds-lowered-2021/
It seems like every few months, we hear of yet another company whose data has been breached or most recently held for ransom. While financial gain remains the top motive of attackers, here are just a few ways to help protect your company from being the ne… How To Protect Your Company's Data From Online Attackers? Motive Of Attackers It seems like every few months, we hear of yet another company whose data has been breached… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/06/how-protect-your-companys-data-online-attackers/
Twenty-five states are ending their participation in the federal unemployment programs beginning June 12th, almost three months before their official expiration on September 6th. Twenty-five states are ending their participation in the federal unemployment programs beginning June 12th, almost three months before their official expiration on September… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/06/states-have-started-cutting-federal-unemployment-benefits-week/
There's no question about it—for most companies, remote work is here to stay for the immediate future. Whether companies have plans to remain fully remote or are just until they have a better idea of what the future holds. Going into a remote work environ… Given that this is the new normal, here are ten tips for working remotely that will make your experience less stressful and more productive. 10 Essential Tips For Working… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/05/10-essential-tips-working-remotely/
Overall the unemployment situation continues to recover from the pandemic-related levels. The unemployment rate has edged down to 6% which is down considerably from its high in April 2020. Overall the unemployment situation continues to recover from the pandemic-related levels. The unemployment rate has edged down to 6% which is down considerably from its high… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/05/key-takeaways-recent-unemployment-reports/
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows employers to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recov… The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows employers to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/05/what-you-should-know-about-american-rescue-plan-act/
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched its annual EEO-1 data collection process earlier this month. The mandatory data collection process requires all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors wi… The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched its annual EEO-1 data collection process earlier this month. The mandatory data collection process requires… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/05/eeo-1-filing-period-now-open1/
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) modified by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act). IRS Provides Guidance For Employers Claiming The Employee Retention Credit For First Two Quarters Of 2021 The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance for employers… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/04/irs-provides-guidance-employers-claiming-employee-retention-credit-first-two-quarters-20211/
With the pandemic continuing to affect business worldwide, remote work has become not only a necessity but a productive, flexible, and empowering way to work. Companies are having to decide how to incorporate remote work into their new normal for the long… With the pandemic continuing to affect business worldwide, remote work has become not only a necessity but a productive, flexible, and empowering way to work. Companies are… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/04/four-ways-new-world-remote-work-may-impact-your-workforce/
Several Sources Say Progress With Vaccination Gives Hope The Economy Will Continue To Improve Comments, surveys, and expert opinions agree that the continued progress of vaccinations is giving the small business community encouragement that their prosp… Several Sources Say Progress With Vaccination Gives Hope The Economy Will Continue To Improve Comments, surveys, and expert opinions agree that the continued progress of… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/04/vaccines-boost-optimism-economic-growth-2021/
State and Federal agencies frequently make changes to the reports businesses are required to complete, and 2021 is poised to be a record-setting year. From brand new reports like the California Pay Data Report, changes to the most commonly filed reports l… What Reports Have Changed For the First Quarter In 2021 State and Federal agencies frequently make changes to the reports businesses are required to complete, and 2021 is… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/04/aatrix-anticipates-record-number-changes-payroll-reporting-2021/
California’s Pay Data Reporting requires all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees, with at least one employee in California, to report pay and hours worked by employees by race, ethnicity, and sex in ten different job categories to the Depa… California’s Pay Data Reporting requires all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees, with at least one employee in California, to report pay and hours worked by… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/03/what-you-should-know-about-new-california-payroll-data-report/
New Hire Reporting is the process by employers to report this information on newly hired employees to a designated state agency shortly after the date of hire. Businesses are required to report taxes and wages to varying federal and state agencies and emp… Employers Are Required To Report New Hires New Hire Reporting is the process by employers to report this information on newly hired employees to a designated state… https://customer.aatrix.com/news/2021/03/why-new-hire-reporting-important/