Small Business Payroll Guide

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Available Tax Credits for Employers Voluntarily Extending Paid Leave

February 17, 2021 | posted by Abacus Payroll

While we have entered a new year, the COVID-19 pandemic is still surging through the country. There are important changes to paid sick leave regarding the coronavirus that employers should know about. No Mandatory Extension of the FFCRA The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law in March of 2020. This law […]

NJ Minimum Wage Updates for 2021

December 17, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Back in 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law and set in motion a 5-year plan to increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. Most businesses will increase from $11 to $12 per hour at the start of the year. As a small business employer, here’s what you need to know […]

Tips for Successfully Hiring & Onboarding Virtually

July 15, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Even if your business is up and running as usual, you may not be willing to bring in multiple people into the office for interviewing. Many businesses are continuing to operate remotely for the foreseeable future. Therefore, virtually hiring and onboarding is the “new normal” for most businesses. Here are some tips to help you […]

Supporting Diverse Employees in the Workplace

June 25, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Being an inclusive and accepting workplace is not only right for societal reasons but important for your business. Having a team of individuals of different races, genders, sexualities, religions, and more can help bring in fresh perspectives and ideas to your business. A diverse workforce can better understand different customers and what they may be […]

Form W4: Have Your Employees Updated Their Federal and State Forms?

June 24, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Payroll 101 is withholding the appropriate amount of federal, state, and local income taxes for all employees. How do you know what to deduct? It is up to the employee to fill out a Form W4. Earlier this year, the IRS introduced a new Federal W4 Form for employee income tax withholdings. If an employee […]

What to Know About the New I-9 Form

May 12, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As of May 1, 2020, all employers must use the new I-9 form to verify employment in the United States. I-9 forms are to be filled out by employers for any and all employees for identification and authorization of employment status. Both the employer and employee are required to fill out the form I-9. […]

Back to Work: Post-Pandemic Procedures

May 11, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Returning to the workplace after the quarantine is exciting, stressful, and uncertain. While there are many reactions to reopening and vital phases to return to normalcy, the most important aspect is safety. Here are some considerations for planning to reopen your business post-pandemic. Phases to Opening An important part of reopening after being shut […]

The CARES Act: Payroll Relief

March 27, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

What employers need to know. On March 27, 2020 President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act is a stimulus bill featuring over $2 trillion in measures designed to make a significant impact on the economy and bring relief to individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19 or […]

Coronavirus: New Paid Leaves and Employer Payroll Tax Credits

March 23, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The Act provides taxpayers a range of benefits including paid sick leave, expanded family and medical leave coverage, updates to unemployment insurance, increased Medicaid funding, free coronavirus testing, and new employer tax credits to help business fund these […]

Preparing Your Workforce for an Outbreak Threat

March 10, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

While the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is officially an international pandemic, it’s slowly but surely making its way across the United States. It’s not yet a cause for panic, but it does call for some preparations to keep your company’s workflow running smoothly and your employees safe. Keep in mind that some of these […]