Six Things to Look for When Selecting a Payroll Service Provider

Thinking of finally using an outside payroll provider? Or do you have one already but are in the market for a new one? Either way, it’ll take some research to find a new service that matches the unique needs of your business. It’s a given that cost and security will be a major part of the decision-making process, but there are other considerations you should weigh before making the move. Here are six must-have features your new payroll provider should provide:

December 21, 2019

5 Key Benefits of Using a Professional Payroll Provider

Managing and processing payroll isn’t just a complex and time-consuming task, it’s a downright challenge. According to a study, 40% of small business owners rank bookkeeping and tax preparation as their least favorite parts of their job. It’s easy to see why more companies are outsourcing payroll to professional Human Capital Management (HCM) agencies, which use the latest software systems. If you’re still handling payroll in-house, here are five key benefits your HR departments and businesses will enjoy by switching to an outside provider:

November 7, 2019

The 1-2 Punch: Employee Scheduling + Payroll in One System

Are you currently struggling with a payroll system that’s siloed from your HR database? If so, you’re not alone. Many organizations find themselves using different kinds of software (or even vendors) that do not play nice together. The result is more time spent scheduling, tracking and reporting time manually, resulting in higher labor costs and a higher probability of error.

June 10, 2019

5 Tips to Streamline Your Payroll Processing

Payroll management is a major business function of companies large and small…and usually a major headache for HR teams, especially for those who process it manually. Read More

May 2, 2019

Switching Payroll Companies Is Easier Than You Think

When is the best time to switch payroll companies? A few years ago, the answer would be to wait until the end of the year (or fiscal year) or at the very least, the end of the quarter. Now the answer is, pretty much whenever you feel the need to move forward.

December 11, 2018

W-4 Withholding Update: The IRS Pushes Back Significant Changes until 2020. But you still need to pay attention

Several months back we were all preparing for some major modifications in withholding. Yet it turns out that the massive changes that the Federal Government was preparing in W-4 withholding for 2019 are not going to happen after all, at least not right away.

November 28, 2018

Time’s Running Out to Participate in NY’s Payroll Tax Program

Earlier this year, New York established the Employer Compensation Expense Program (ECEP) as part of the 2018-2019 New York Budget. This optional program was created to offset the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TJCA) of 2017, which limits itemized deductions for state and local income taxes (SALT) for individuals to $10,000 per year.

November 13, 2018

Your Cheat Sheet to Smoother Year-End Payroll Processing

End-of-year reporting and taxation. Accurate employee data. Prepping for the new year. When it comes to payroll processing, December and January may be the busiest time of year…and the most stressful, especially if you’re a business owner trying to do it on your own.

August 21, 2018

Significant Changes in W-4 Withholding May Be Coming in 2019

The following blog is based on recent information that Accu Data Workforce Solutions has received from the IRS. We are presenting this in order to keep you in the know. However, please note that these are only “proposed” rules and as of yet are not confirmed. THERE IS NOTHING THAT YOU NEED TO DO AT THIS TIME. Accu Data will publish clarifications in the future as we receive further updates.

July 19, 2018

How to Preserve Cash Flow with ‘Pay-As-You-Go’ Workers’ Compensation

Successful small- and medium-size-business owners and managers realize that in everyday operations, cash flow is king. Keeping your money liquid while mitigating any surprises that may impact your cash flow is important to ensuring a stronger bottom line. Fortunately when it comes to making payments for your workers’ compensation premium, there is a smarter way to keep cash flow at a maximum, while preventing the possibility of being audited and having to dip into cash reserves to make up for insufficient contributions. The key is to eliminate up-front costs, while doing what you can to avoid a pesky – and costly – audit.

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