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4 important payroll issues to keep an eye on in 2023

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Nevertheless, 2023 is looking like another challenging year for Payroll as we get a few insights into what to expect. The IRS punted on its final regulations , dropping the mandatory e-filing threshold for information returns for 2021 and 2022 W-2s, 1099s, and 1095s. We wish we had a crystal ball, but we don’t. Final e-filing regs.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. These types of violations can cost your organization $75,000+ , so keeping confidential information separate is a must.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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Both forms provide end-of-year compensation information that employees and contractors need for tax purposes. It can also help to look at whether the worker is reimbursed for expenses incurred while completing the work. Employers also need to report and deposit payroll taxes to the internal revenue service (IRS) every quarter.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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As a starting point, consider what these organizations say about some major types of records to keep and for what length of time: Per the Internal Revenue Service : The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event which the document records. Per the U.S. Department of Labor. See website for specifics.)

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

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Such a management system utilizes information technology to organize and store records in electronic form. Electronic information management eliminates guesswork by providing systematic storage, maintenance, and disposition of records. An ERM system enables people to find the right information when they need it.

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Everything you need to know about geofencing time clocks

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It could be an office, medical facility, or even multiple job sites in different locations. Missed punches happen all the time, and they cause all sorts of problems with timekeeping and payroll processing. They Increase Payroll Efficiency Speaking of missed punches, they’re also a huge headache for your accounting department.

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