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Make the Most of Free Money

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Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy. Like inheritances, life insurance is generally not subject to income tax. Tax Refund Adjustments - Sometimes people miss a tax credit, deduction, or adjustment and need to file an amended tax return.

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Pitchup launches bikes-for-work scheme for staff

Employee Benefits

Bikes-for-work schemes are tax-exempt arrangements, usually offered via a salary sacrifice scheme that will deducts payments from an employee’s gross pay.

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Financial tips for your LGBTQ+ community

Employee Benefits

Banking: The Equal Credit Opportunity Act protects individuals from being refused credit if you qualify for it or offering you a higher interest rate than would be offered to another individual of similar financial standing based on sexual orientation or gender identity. These should be reviewed regularly and updated as needed.

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Financial Concerns of Older Adults

Money Talk

changes in insurers), if provided by a former employer ¨ Budget for health care costs in retirement (e.g., changes in insurers), if provided by a former employer ¨ Budget for health care costs in retirement (e.g., Government and Bank Bashing- There was fear-mongering about future tax increases and cuts to Medicare and Social Security.

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5 Steps to Building an Employee Benefits Program That Won’t Break the Bank

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Take these steps to start building an employee benefits program that won’t break the bank. To attract talent and compete effectively, many businesses first elect to offer: Health insurance – Due to the rising costs of health care, this is a must in the eyes of many employees. Articulate additional perks. Review your goals and budget.

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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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In addition to obtaining deduction information and classification, to add employees to a payroll provider’s system, you’ll likely need: Your employees’ names, addresses and social security numbers Employees’ bank account information (for direct deposit) Your payroll register (if acquiring an existing business with payroll history).

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What are fringe benefits? What employers need to know

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Though you don’t withhold taxes for these parties, you may need to report the benefit to the government using one of the following forms: IRS Form 1099-NEC for independent contractors IRS Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. for partners in the business. Must all employees receive the same benefits?