Year-end is approaching at light speed and will be here before you know it. There are a few critical steps that need to be completed to make year-end payroll reporting go smoothly and accurately. Here is a quick checklist that can get you organized and e… Year-end is approaching at light speed and will be here before you know it. A few critical steps need to be completed to make year-end payroll reporting go smoothly and… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/11/year-end-payroll-reporting-checklist2/
Whether you have been an Aatrix customer for years or just a few days, the Aatrix Welcome page has tons of great resources to help get the most out of your Aatrix eFile Account. Aatrix provides a series of instructional videos to help customers set up the… Whether you have been an Aatrix customer for years or just a few days, the Aatrix Welcome page has tons of great resources to help get the most out of your Aatrix eFile… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/10/10-helpful-hints-you-can-find-welcomeaatrixcom/
The Internal Revenue Service has issued updated per diem rates that take effect Oct. 1, 2021, which taxpayers can use to substantiate the amount of expenses for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses when traveling away from home. This optional “high-low… The Internal Revenue Service has issued updated per diem rates that take effect Oct. 1, 2021, which taxpayers can use to substantiate the amount of expenses for lodging, meals,… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/10/irs-issues-federal-high-low-diem-rates-effective-october-1/
The IRS proposed regulations amending the rules for filing electronically that reduces the threshold for filing W-2s. The Taxpayer First Act proposes wide-sweeping changes in an effort to modernize the IRS and improve the efficiency of the taxpayer experi… The IRS proposed regulations amending the rules for filing electronically that reduces the threshold for filing W-2s. The Taxpayer First Act proposes wide-sweeping changes in… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/10/irs-rules-lower-w2-electronic-filing-threshold/
Using Aatrix eFile to make your EFTPS Payments has never been easier. Whether you've used Aatrix before, or you are just getting started, we provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to make any of your EFTPS payments using your Aatrix eFile Accou… If you have eFiled a Federal Tax Deposit Coupon through Aatrix in the past: Select the form "Federal Tax Deposit Coupon," EFTPS Form 8109. Use this to make 940, 941, 943,… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/09/simple-steps-making-eftps-payments-using-aatrix2/
The Internal Revenue Service’s new feature allows any family to easily update their mailing address for their Child Tax Credit Payments. Any family can easily have their October check and all future checks sent to their new address by using the Child Ta… The Internal Revenue Service's new feature allows families to easily update their mailing address for their Child Tax Credit Payments. Any family can easily have their… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/09/three-important-irs-and-ssa-notifications/
Employers could defer certain employees’ Social Security taxes from September 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. This applied to employees paid less than $4,000 every two weeks, or an equivalent amount for other pay periods, with each pay period considered se… Employers could defer certain employees’ Social Security taxes from September 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. This applied to employees paid less than $4,000 every two weeks, or… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/09/clock-ticking-towards-deadline-withholding-deferred-social-security-taxes1/
When you hire Independent Contractors, you want to make sure you are avoiding misclassification. A business that classifies its employee as an Independent Contractor but fails to meet all the regulatory requirements can be subject to a government tax audi… When you hire Independent Contractors, you want to make sure you are avoiding misclassification. A business that classifies its employee as an Independent Contractor but fails… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/08/11-ways-determine-if-worker-employee-w-2-or-independent-contractor-1099-nec1/
Virtually every business is experiencing difficulties in recruiting qualified candidates and retaining quality employees. Instead of spending an outrageous amount of money recruiting a depleted workforce, spending time to improve efficiencies and the work… Virtually every business is experiencing difficulties in recruiting qualified candidates and retaining quality employees. Instead of spending an outrageous amount of money… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/08/5-ways-address-labor-shortage-through-efficiencies/
Business travel is back. With the hope that the pandemic is winding down, live conferences, training, and business development mean that travel may once again become part of your business operations. Domestic travel rules are far more stable than Internat… Business Travel Is Back. With the hope that the pandemic is winding down, live conferences, training, and business development mean that travel may once again become part of… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/08/business-travel-back-6-tips-you-need-know-making-your-reservation/
Some 36 million American families have received letters from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notifying them they are eligible for monthly payments of up to $300 per child by expanding an existing tax credit. These payments, approved as part of the A… Some 36 million American families have received letters from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notifying them they are eligible for monthly payments of up to $300 per child… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/6-things-you-may-not-know-about-child-tax-credit/
It is common to report an incorrect Tax Identification Number (TIN) or name when filing 1099 forms with the IRS. Sometimes it could be a typo, or it could be because the vendor provides their business name with their social security number (SSN), or vice … It is common to report an incorrect Tax Identification Number (TIN) or name when filing 1099 forms with the IRS. Sometimes it could be a typo, or it could be because the… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/tin-matching/
Millennials currently account for more than a third of all American workforce participants. They are the largest generation in the US labor force. It is critical that employers strive to make their workplaces conducive to these early to mid-level career p… Millennials In The Workplace: 14 Ways To Attract and Keep Them Millennials currently account for more than a third of all American workforce participants. They are the largest… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/millennials/
The IRS Announces 23 Changes To 2nd Quarter 941. Aatrix has updated the 941 Form to include 10 new lines and the 13 revised or renumbered lines. Aatrix has tested the new form, and it's ready for 2nd quarter filing. Aatrix eFile makes payroll tax compliance simple by researching the new requirements, modifying the forms, and updating your payroll solution. We ensure the most current forms… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/07/23-changes-2nd-quarter-941/
The Taxpayer First Act reduces the threshold that triggers the electronic filing requirement for the combined filing of most information returns to the IRS, including Forms W-2, Wage, and Tax Statement, and the Form 1099 series. eFiling Thresholds Lowered for 2021 To modernize the IRS and improve the efficiency of the taxpayer experience when filing payroll taxes, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/06/efiling-thresholds-lowered-2021/
It seems like every few months, we hear of yet another company whose data has been breached or most recently held for ransom. While financial gain remains the top motive of attackers, here are just a few ways to help protect your company from being the ne… How To Protect Your Company's Data From Online Attackers? Motive Of Attackers It seems like every few months, we hear of yet another company whose data has been breached… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/06/how-protect-your-companys-data-online-attackers/
Twenty-five states are ending their participation in the federal unemployment programs beginning June 12th, almost three months before their official expiration on September 6th. Twenty-five states are ending their participation in the federal unemployment programs beginning June 12th, almost three months before their official expiration on September… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/06/states-have-started-cutting-federal-unemployment-benefits-week/
There's no question about it—for most companies, remote work is here to stay for the immediate future. Whether companies have plans to remain fully remote or are just until they have a better idea of what the future holds. Going into a remote work environ… Given that this is the new normal, here are ten tips for working remotely that will make your experience less stressful and more productive. 10 Essential Tips For Working… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/05/10-essential-tips-working-remotely/
Overall the unemployment situation continues to recover from the pandemic-related levels. The unemployment rate has edged down to 6% which is down considerably from its high in April 2020. Overall the unemployment situation continues to recover from the pandemic-related levels. The unemployment rate has edged down to 6% which is down considerably from its high… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/05/key-takeaways-recent-unemployment-reports/
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows employers to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recov… The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows employers to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their… https://www.aatrix.com/news/2021/05/what-you-should-know-about-american-rescue-plan-act/