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Michigan Unemployment Payroll Tax Rate: A Manageable Expense

In late December 2023, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will issue notices to Michigan employers announcing their Calendar Year (CY) 2024 unemployment payroll tax rate.

July 19, 2022

[Payroll Compliance Checklist] What You Need to Know As a Small Business

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Payroll compliance is about meeting your payroll obligations as required by law. Read more to learn how your organization can stay compliant. 1. Federal wage and […]

April 29, 2022

FAQs: How to Switch Payroll Companies

Courtesy of the Ahola Corporation Something is lacking in your current payroll provider. Maybe they are responsible for much of your payroll problems — too many paycheck errors, you could […]

April 25, 2022

What is the DOL’s 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees?

Courtesy of the Ahola Corporation Do you have tipped employees? If so, you need to be aware of the DOL’s 80/20 rule that took effect in December 2021. It’s a […]

April 15, 2022

When to Switch Payroll Providers

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation When to Switch If you’re considering switching payroll providers, it’s best to switch at the start of the quarter or at the end of the year, […]

March 12, 2022

Benefits of Time and Attendance Software

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Documentation is key to wage and hour compliance. Simplify time tracking by automatically calculating hours worked as well as vacation time, holidays, sick days and overtime. […]

March 11, 2022

Keeping Accurate Track of Employee Time is More Important Than Ever

By Sonya Ahola, originally featured in our FOCUS magazine As every business owner knows, tracking an employee’s time is essential. And the Department of Labor exempt rules are making it […]

March 5, 2022

FAQ: Exempt Employee Deductions

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Small business owners and leaders often have questions about exempt and non-exempt employee deductions. Read one of these frequently asked questions below. When can we deduct […]

December 7, 2021

Handle Payroll Taxes With Kid Gloves

Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo If you operate a business that collects payroll taxes from employees, here’s a warning: Regardless of what your corporate financial situation is, don’t borrow from the […]

March 6, 2021

Salary History Bans – Know the Limitations

By Sheila Hoover, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE ASE has received many questions regarding the salary history ban many states have enacted recently. A salary history ban prohibits employers […]

December 7, 2020

Are You Required to Pay Employees for Holiday Closures?

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation When a company decides to close on Thanksgiving Day or for the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, is the employer required to compensate […]

November 24, 2020

Now More Than Ever, Carefully Track Payroll Records

Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo The subject of payroll has been top-of-mind for business owners this year. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered economic changes that caused considerable fluctuations in the size […]

April 16, 2020

IRS Clarifies Availability of CARES Tax Deferral with PPP Loan

On April 10, the IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the availability of CARES Act Tax Deferrals and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The IRS does indeed clarify that employers that take …

April 9, 2020

Understanding the CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit

The IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the Employee Retention Credit available as part of the newly released CARES Act. We’ve referenced many of the FAQ’s below, but you can access the full list …

March 10, 2020

5 Steps for Converting an Hourly Employee to Salary

You might decide to move an employee from hourly to salary because he or she has been promoted or given more responsibilities. Or maybe you want to simplify payroll-cost estimation, as salaried employees are usually …

February 22, 2020

Ahola Payroll Solutions Live Demos

Powerful software is at the center of SBAM's Payroll & HR Solutions powered by Ahola. SBAM Payroll & HR Solutions software, iSolved®, ensures your payroll is processed efficiently, accurately, and easily with seamless integration of time …

February 4, 2020

How the 2020 Leap Year Could Affect Your Payroll

A leap year occurs every four years, and for some employees, it means an additional payday. With 2020 being a leap year, you should know whether your payroll will be affected.

January 30, 2020

The Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll

Whether you’re a small-business owner or an HR professional in a larger company, managing payroll can be a real hassle.