Seems like it should be a simple process: An employee gives you their correct name and SSN, and you use that on their W-2. So why does it go wrong so often?

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Tags: Best practices, Error prevention, Payroll, Social Security, SSNs, Tax compliance, Tax filing, Tax returns

Cell phones, PDAs and similar devices are in everyone’s pocket these days. And chances are they’re draining excess dollars from your company’s coffers.

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Tags: A/P, Cost cutting, Fringe benefits, Internal controls, Overcharges, Payroll, Self-audit, Telecomunications

IRS’ new calendar with ‘09 due dates is out. But you may not have the right version.

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Tags: Error correction, Filing deadlines, Forms and filing, IRS, IRS changes, IRS regs, Payroll, Tax calendar, Tax compliance

Starting Jan. 16, there will be new, final revisions to the regs for the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Tags: Benefits, Employee communication, FMLA, New regs, Payroll

IRS is changing several of its “lockbox” addresses. And companies in 23 states are affected.

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Tags: IRS, Payroll, Tax compliance

Despite your best efforts, eventually an error will sneak its way into one of your payroll tax returns. When it happens, you need to know IRS’ new procedure.

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Tags: Employee communication, Error correction, Hiring & training staff, Information returns, Payroll, Return filing, Tax compliance, Tax filing

When raises are harder to come by, companies rely more on fringes to keep employees motivated. Here’s a guide to make sure you’re reporting everything you need to.

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Tags: A/P, Best practices, Employee communication, Fringe benefits, Payroll

You have payroll to get out the door, an IRS filing deadline coming up, and a phone ringing off the hook with last minute questions from employees. And you’re ready to scream: “Calgon, take me away.”

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Tags: A/P, Payroll, Stress reduction

You have six more months until you have to stop issuing reimbursements for health FSA and HRA debit cards at certain retailers.

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Tags: A/P, Benefits, Deadlines, Fringe benefits, IRS regs, Payroll

If you’re due back an overage — or need to make good on an accidental underpayment — take note of the latest announcement from IRS.

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Tags: A/P, Back taxes, Interest rates, IRS, Payroll