by Stapley Accounting | Sep 11, 2024 | Employer
It’s been a running joke for years that employees often look at their pay stubs and wonder, “What the heck is FUTA?” If your organization has been up and running for a while, you’re no doubt familiar with this payroll tax obligation — so familiar that you may not... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 10, 2024 | Business
For many business owners, choosing a successor is the most difficult task related to succession planning. Owners of family-owned businesses, who may have multiple children or other relatives to consider, particularly tend to struggle with this tough choice. How to... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best opportunities to put money in your pocket without current federal income tax implications: Roth IRAs offer tax-free income accumulation and withdrawals. Unlike... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 4, 2024 | Employer
Of all the things that can happen in a workplace, violence is the most destructive and worrisome. Even incidents that don’t result in serious physical harm indicate a major problem with staff behavior and organizational culture. And the impact on morale, productivity,... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 3, 2024 | Business
When the leadership teams of many companies engage in strategic planning, they may be inclined to play it safe. And that’s understandable; sticking to strengths and slow, measured growth are often safe pathways to success. But substantial growth — and, in some... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Many Americans receive disability income. Are you one of them, or will you soon be? If so, you may ask: Is the income taxed and if it is, how? It depends on the type of disability benefit and your overall income. The key issue is: Who paid for the benefit? If the... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 28, 2024 | Employer
Is your organization considering “taking the plunge” and sponsoring a 401(k) plan? If so, you’ll want to review the concept and rules regarding auto-enrollment — that is, automatically enrolling employees in the plan and letting them decide whether to opt out. This... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 27, 2024 | Business
For a couple decades or so now, companies have been urged to “get on the cloud” to avail themselves of copious data storage and a wide array of software. But some businesses are learning the hard way that the seemingly sweet deals offered by cloud services providers... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating the complexities of tax law can be difficult, especially when faced with an unexpected tax bill due to the errors of a spouse or ex-spouse. The reason for such a bill has to do with the concept of “joint and several” liability. When a married couple files a... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 21, 2024 | Employer
In the best of all possible worlds, every employee is engaged, productive and compliant with organizational policies. Back here on Planet Earth, most employers must occasionally take disciplinary action against employees. When this situation arises at your...
