Payroll

Wages grew at an average rate of 4.0 percent over the past year, increasing the average wage level by $1.09 to $28.54 an hour in the second quarter of the year.

The legislation would gradually raise the minimum wage by 2025 from its current level of $7.25 but is unlikely to advance in the Senate.

Accountants can promote their practices and create customized marketing videos, brochures and blog content.

The Internal Revenue Service is allowing employers to truncate taxpayer identification numbers to protect employees from identity theft.

Employment growth slowed down last month, particularly among the smallest companies.

Small business job growth declined 1.09 percent year-over-year in June, but hourly earnings growth rose for the third consecutive month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

A special early draft of the IRS publication on federal income tax withholding gives employers an advance look at the changes in the new Form W-4.

Small businesses lost 52,000 jobs as the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act wore off.

The South is continuing to lead among the regions in terms of employment growth, while the West stayed on top for hourly earnings growth.

From human resources capabilities to portals and more, vendors are moving forward.

ADP has added two new products to its Wisely by ADP platform, which provides a prepaid card for payments.

Small-business job growth remained relatively consistent in April, but hourly earnings growth moderated slightly, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Revenue officers visited nearly 100 businesses suspected of having serious issues with employment tax compliance.

Private sector employment increased by a relatively sparse 129,000 jobs in March, amplifying concerns about hiring after a disappointing jobs report a month ago.

The rate of job growth at small businesses slowed in March, but wage growth continued at a healthy pace, according to payroll giant Paychex.

While you may have “nanny taxes” covered for your clients who have hired household help, there may be other compliance problems, including fines

2018 was a big year for payroll and digital privacy. We saw several global companies face scrutiny, and in some cases lawsuits, for selling and leaking user data.

The unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 3.8 percent and average wages also increased.

The red-hot economy shows some possible signs of cooling, particularly among small companies.