How to save your business with the stimulus package

As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news, it’s important to remember that the wave of uncertainty will pass.  Your goal to have a thriving business does not need to change.  But how you get there does.  Which is why your focus needs to remain on managing the interim, and what viable options are available to keep your business and your employees afloat.

As you know, Congress passed the largest stimulus bill in history on March 27, 2020.  Dedicating $350 billion in relief to small businesses.

Changes and regulations are changing daily so it’s important to understand your options and take action quickly.  The stimulus package has many nuances, so strap in and get ready to look at every area of your business.  From payroll to healthcare to paid time off…it all matters.

We’ve broken down the package in laymen’s terms and provided checklists, links and resources so you can make the best decisions for your business and employees.

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New Deadline for ACA Form 1095-B/C

Some may call it a miracle… others may call it an act of mercy.   Either way, the IRS gave out a little holiday cheer to employers.  On December 22, 2017, the IRS extended the due date for employers and providers to issue Health Coverage Forms to Individuals in 2018.

The new deadline to distribute 2017 Forms 1095-B/C has been moved from January 31, 2018 to March 2, 2018.   

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Atlanta Payroll Services - The Payroll Gal

Don’t Let Year End SMACK You in the Face…Get The Year End Master Checklist

It’s year-end, which means holiday parties, vacations and yes, managing W-2’s.

 

If you’re dreading the extra work, you are not alone.

 

Becoming an expert year-end planner just isn’t in the cards for everyone.

 

And let’s face it, one mistake could lead to costly reprinting of tax returns and W-2’s… or worse.

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Get The New Employer Checklist for Payroll & HR

5 Foolproof Ways to Get Payroll & HR Started on the Right Foot

THE NEW EMPLOYER CHECKLIST… AKA YOUR PERSONAL “TO-DO” LIST  

 

It’s probably a good idea to master the rules BEFORE hiring employees.

 

I mean we all get excited when our business is growing… and then we’re ecstatic when we can actually hire people to help with the load…

 

But the last thing you want to do is get caught up in the hoopla and get yourself in a payroll, tax or God forbid an HR dilemma.

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The 5 Big Lies of In-House Payroll

The 5 Big Lies of In-house Payroll

You have 3 employees lined up to see you, a looming deadline, and payroll is tomorrow…

Sound familiar?

Today business owners and managers wear multiple hats.  Days are filled with deadlines and meetings… and well, more meetings.

And while this can be stressful, the truth is… you can outsource a lot of your work.

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What Do You Mean The Minimum Wage Didn't Go Up?

Wait… What Do You Mean The Minimum Wage Didn’t Go Up?

If you’re a business owner, you’ve most likely already heard the good news…

The minimum wage for exempt employees didn’t go up on December 1, 2016. Because on November 22, 2016, a federal judge granted an emergency preliminary injunction blocking the new Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Final Rule.

So, what does this mean for business owners and employees?

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