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Leap year! How to handle 27 biweekly payrolls in 2020

Business Management Daily

Although most companies choose this option, it may be a costly decision, since employees will receive an extra paycheck, along with extra taxes withheld and extra benefits provided. This avoids the problem, but many payroll systems aren’t set up to deal with these fractions. Figure pay based on 52.143 weekly pay periods or 26.07

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Importance of Employee Benefit Package And Why it Matters

HR Digest

To drive company’s success, benchmark and budget a benefit plan that attracts the skilled employees, is needed to keep the employees performing at their best. The mandatory benefits form the foundation of all employee benefit packages. Payroll taxes 2. Health care flexible spending accounts 3.

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10 Best Employee Benefits Platforms to look out for in 2023

Vantage Circle

Identify the specific features and benefits that align with your company culture and workforce demographics. Consider Integration and Compatibility Ensure the platform seamlessly integrates with your existing HR systems, payroll software, and other relevant tools. Recording of blackout dates.

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Imputed income: The real reason behind those pesky receipt requests

Benefit Resource Inc.

The technical definition is: when the value of a service or benefit, provided by employers to employees, must be treated as income. Your employer provided a benefit (aka: allowed you to set aside funds pre-tax). The funds must then be imputed (or treated as income) and subject to payroll taxes. Why it happens.

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FSA receipt requirements: What you need to document

Business Management Daily

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are employer-established accounts that allow you to put aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck into a special account to be used for eligible health or dependent care expenses. How to spend FSA funds.

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Understanding the cost of employee benefits & what it means for your company

Genesis HR Solutions

How much of an employee’s salary is made up of benefits. Common Employee Benefits. Tax-preferred plans: Health flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts, transportation accounts, and more. Employers have to manage and administer benefits each month.