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FICA tax rates 2025: What they are and how they work
If you’re an accountant or employer in the US, you’ll know that staying on top of your payroll tax requirements is paramount. In this blog, we will delve into FICA (the Federal Insurance Contributions Act), specifically the FICA tax rates required to stay compliant, avoid penalties and manage payroll accurately.Whether you’ve been managing payroll for […]
Safeguarding Client Data
Accounting firms are prime targets for cybercriminals because they handle highly sensitive client data, financial records, tax filings, and payroll. Even a minor breach can be a jackpot for hackers and a disaster for your firm. The best defense is preparation. Here are ten of the biggest data security risks for accounting firms and how […]
Not All Payroll Software Is Created Equal
The payroll landscape is rapidly shifting from smaller, on-site solutions to larger, cloud-based systems. This shift can significantly impact a firm’s accounting and payroll departments. Cloud-based payroll software offers more automated processes, improved accuracy, and seamless integration with other business software, such as human capital management (HCM) systems. However, not all payroll software is created […]
Best Practices for Incorporating Payroll Services into Your CPA Firm
Bringing payroll services into your CPA firm can increase year-round revenue, improve client retention, and give you a competitive edge. But without a clear plan or the right tools, it can feel overwhelming.Here’s how to do it right.Step 1: Choose How You’ll Manage PayrollOption 1: Handle Payroll In-HouseManaging payroll in-house gives your firm full control. […]
Navigating ACA Compliance and Reporting
Staying compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a critical responsibility for payroll service providers and accounting firms. With regulations that shift based on company size, coverage, and employee classification, it’s easy to get lost in the details. And failing to meet compliance requirements? That can lead to serious financial penalties for both you […]
Scaling Growth With Automation and Efficiency with Payroll Software
Based in Lubbock, Texas, Applied Payroll Solutions (APS) provides comprehensive payroll services to businesses of all sizes. As demand for payroll services grew, APS needed a more scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solution to keep pace.By implementing a feature-rich, modern payroll system, APS improved efficiency and transformed how it worked. It gave its staff a better […]
Smart Strategies to Lighten Your CPA Firm’s Workload During Tax Season
Tax season is both the most profitable and the most demanding time of the year for CPA firms. With non-stop tasks and tight deadlines, the pressure on your team can feel overwhelming. The good news? There are simple ways to work smarter and make tax season more manageable for everyone. Here are two effective strategies to […]
A payroll managed service Amy Bieber CPA and her clients can trust
A payroll managed service the firm and clients could trust
Key Payroll Trends 2025: How Restaurants Can Keep Up
Payroll in the restaurant industry is as complicated as ever—and 2025 won’t be any different. With a new presidential administration, businesses need to stay nimble, especially with potential wage and hour regulations shifting on short notice. On top of that, high turnover rates aren’t going anywhere.Successful restaurants will need to anticipate ways to adapt to […]
What You Need to Know about Income Taxes for Remote and Hybrid Workers
by Loreene Kemperman, IRIS Payroll Compliance Expert and Chair of NACTP Payroll and Information Reporting CommitteeCalculating Income tax used to be straightforward because most employees lived and worked in the same city and state. But with more people working remotely or in hybrid roles, it’s more common for employees to live in one state or […]
