The Federal Bonding Program: Free $5,000–$25,000 Fidelity Bonds for Hiring At-Risk Workers
The US Federal Bonding Program issues free $5,000–$25,000 fidelity bonds covering an at-risk hire's first six months — no premium, no deductible.
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Baltimore's New Security Guard Wage Law: What It Means for Your Payroll and Books
Baltimore's ordinance sets a roughly $18/hour wage plus $5.50 benefits floor for security guards from January 1, 2028 — payroll taxes don't count toward it.
Do You Have to Pay Employees for Jury Duty? State Rules, the FLSA Trap, and PTO Limits
Federal law requires jury-duty time off but no pay; 8 states plus DC mandate employer pay, and the FLSA bars docking exempt salaries.
Lay Shares and Settlement Sheets: How Fishing Vessel Operators Pay Crew and Handle Crewmember Taxes
Share-paid fishing crew are self-employed under IRC Section 3121(b)(20) — but one guaranteed day rate voids it. Report every share in Form 1099-MISC Box 5.
Marshall Islands Just Rewrote Its Wage Tax Brackets: What Small Employers Need to Know for 2026
The Marshall Islands exempts the first $8,320 of annual wages from withholding tax in 2026 — top rate 12%, plus 8% MISSA and 3.5% Health Fund employer matches.
No Federal Mandate, Five State Ones: Health Insurance Penalties in CA, MA, NJ, RI, and D.C.
No federal penalty ($0), but CA, MA, NJ, RI, and D.C. still charge $300–$4,908 per person — plus separate state employer filings.
Donut Shop Bookkeeping: Costing 4 A.M. Labor, Fry-Oil Shrinkage, and the Wholesale-vs-Retail Split
Donuts cost cents to make, yet profit leaks through 4 a.m. labor, fryer oil, and day-old waste — track each line to hold food cost under 30%.
Florida's Minimum Wage Hits $15.00 on September 30: The Payroll Checklist Every Employer Needs Before October
Florida's minimum wage hits $15.00 ($11.98 tipped) on September 30, 2026. Update payroll rates, tip notices, and posters before the midweek changeover.
Form W-3 Reconciliation: Why Your Four Quarterly 941s Must Match Your W-2 Totals Before the SSA Flags a Mismatch
The IRS and SSA cross-check your four Forms 941 against your W-3 totals — run seven line-by-line comparisons before filing or expect a CAWR notice.
FUTA Credit Reduction States: Why Your Federal Unemployment Tax Bill Is Higher (and How to Report It on Schedule A)
California employers owe 1.8% FUTA for 2025 — $126 per employee instead of $42. Report the credit reduction on Schedule A of Form 940, due with the Q4 deposit.
Pay-As-You-Go Workers' Comp: Stop Fronting Premiums on Payroll You Haven't Run Yet
Pay-as-you-go workers' comp bills each payroll on actual wages instead of estimates — no big deposit, smaller audit surprises, smoother cash flow.
Private-Duty Nursing Agency Bookkeeping: Authorizations, Shift Payroll, and Unpaid Claims
US Medicaid authorizations cap private-duty nursing revenue while payroll runs weekly — track auth balances, reconcile EVV, and hold DSO at 40–45 days.