Mandated Retirement Funds: What It Means for Your Business
Retirement planning plays a crucial role in both supporting your employees' financial futures and keeping your business compliant with evolving state...
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Why Paid Leave Laws Matter for Small Business Owners
Paid leave laws have become a critical aspect of employee benefits, especially for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These laws are designed...
isolved vs QuickBooks Online: Which is Better for Your Payroll Needs?
As a business owner, payroll is undoubtedly one of the most critical aspects of your company. It’s not just about paying your employees; it’s also...
Why Small Businesses Should Consider a Payroll Service
As a small to medium-sized business owner, managing payroll can seem manageable at first. After all, how hard can it be to cut a few checks every...
What Is a W-9 and Who Is Required to Fill It Out?
A Form W-9 is an important document used by businesses to request the taxpayer identification number (TIN) of individuals, entities, or certain types...
What You Need to Know About the 2024 Paid Time Off Law in Illinois
Are you ready for some important information about the new paid time off (PTO) law in Illinois? Well, you've come to the right place! Effective...
Combined Insurance & Accounting: Better Coverage, Less Hassle
One of the first questions that comes to mind when considering insurance from an accounting firm is “why choose this option over a traditional...
What is Workers' Compensation?
At its core, workers' compensation protects employees from injuries and illnesses that occur while working at their place of employment. Regardless...
Make the Most of End of Year Bonuses for Your Employees
Year-end planning is focused on reducing taxable profit. One popular way to reward employees and mitigate taxes is by issuing year-end bonuses. ...
Illinois Minimum Wage is increasing January 1
Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Illinois will increase for tipped and non-tipped employees. The Illinois minimum wage will increase...
It’s time to outsource your payroll, here’s why
You have a lot of faith in your accountant or accounting firm. As you well know, an in-house bookkeeper has a lot on his or her plate — adding...
How to calculate overtime in a bi-weekly pay cycle for Wisconsin and Illinois
A common question we hear from our clients is how to calculate overtime in a bi-weekly cycle. That’s because overtime is calculated in Illinois and...