2019-05-03 13:10
It’s official. On April 25, 2019, a federal judge ordered the EEOC to collect and report pay data from employees’ W-2s broken down by race, sex and ethnicity by Sept. 30. The EEO… Read More
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At HKP we are always staying ahead of the curve on the hottest news in the business world. The following is a list of articles that we suggest you read as they could be valuable to your business.
2019-04-03 18:07
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting this month, it will resume Employer Correction Request notices, commonly known as no-match letters. This issuance of the no-m… Read More
2019-03-12 21:13
Less than three years after a Texas judge issued an injunction against the previously proposed FLSA exempt salary level, the Department of Labor (DOL) has brought back a new proposed rule. P… Read More
2019-03-12 21:12
On March 4, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s freeze on the pay disclosures portion of the EEO-1 passed by the Obama administration in 2016 was not properly justifi… Read More
2019-02-13 13:36
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, HR consulting partner at HKP
The Form I-9 has moved into the human resources spotlight over the past two years due to a heightened awareness of imm… Read More
2019-02-05 19:36
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, an extension to its EEO-1 reporting deadline. Due to the partial lapse in appropriations, the electron… Read More
2019-02-01 22:31
Pre-tax insurance is the most common reason for your last pay stub’s year-to-date earnings to be different from your W-2 wages. If your company offers pre-tax insurance and you have pa… Read More
2019-01-11 20:49
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, HR consulting partner at HKP
Happy New Year Dubuque and surrounding communities! It’s that time again where we stop to reflect on the past an… Read More
2019-01-11 19:50
The deadline for remitting Form W-2 and Form W-3 to the Social Security Administration is Jan. 31, 2019.
You must furnish the W-2 to your employees by Jan. 31. You will meet this requir… Read More
2018-12-27 20:05
CenturyLink is experiencing nationwide issues impacting their phone and internet customers intermittently. If you are having issues contacting us at Honkamp Krueger, HK Payroll Services and/… Read More
2018-12-27 15:18
Sick pay is any amount paid to an employee who is unable to work because of sickness or injury. These amounts are sometimes paid by a third-party, such as an insurance company, and may be su… Read More
2018-12-20 15:55
Please review the Employee W-2 Verification & Employee W-2 Preview reports before the last payroll of the year for any address, Social Security number or retirement plan box changes.
Cho… Read More
2018-12-11 22:05
The IRS has released the final copy of the 2019 Form W-4. As reflected in the previous draft version of the form, the 2019 W-4 contains no significant differences fr… Read More
2018-12-11 21:17
Fourth quarter is the time when federal and state agencies may change your tax deposit frequencies for the coming new year, which HKP uses to file and pay your taxes.
If you have been or are… Read More
2018-11-29 17:10
The IRS has announced the extension of the 1095-C and 1096-B deadline for furnishing forms to individuals from Jan. 31, 2019, to March 4, 2019, after consultation with employers and insurers… Read More
2018-11-28 17:19
IRS regulations require employers to remind their employees to file an amended Form W-4 if their filing status, withholding allowances or exemption status has changed since the last filing o… Read More
2018-11-26 16:40
If you operate a large food or beverage establishment, you must report allocated tips under certain circumstances. A large food or beverage establishment is a food or beverage operation wher… Read More
2018-11-15 17:08
Don’t forget about your fringe benefits at year-end. For example, the value of group-term life insurance provided by an employer or purchased through an employer in excess of $50,000 i… Read More
2018-11-07 21:50
The value of an employee’s personal use of a company vehicle must be included in the employee’s income for Social Security, Medicare and income taxes.
There are several valuation… Read More
2018-10-19 16:18
The IRS has released the second draft of the 2019 Form W-4 (Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate). The form is almost completely unchanged from 2018 form. Once the final copy is releas… Read More
2018-10-08 14:32
In a September 2018 release, the IRS confirmed that changes to the Form W-4 in light of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would be delayed until 2020 following significant pressure from emplo… Read More
2018-10-08 12:55
On Sept. 24, 2018, the IRS provided guidance on a tax credit that was enacted by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The new business credit is for eligible employers who provide pa… Read More
2018-09-20 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs can use all the hacks they can find when it comes to starting and growing their busine… Read More
2018-09-06 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
In a competitive talent landscape, employers should be mindful of their total compensation and benefits programs and packages to att… Read More
2018-08-30 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Today’s workforce is looking for more than just a paycheck from their employer. The days have passed when a slightly better-pa… Read More
2018-08-16 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
In today’s competitive job market, acquiring the best talent can involve a long and drawn-out process often resulting in the e… Read More
2018-08-02 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Employment tax credits, particularly the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, can be extremely lucrative for employers who me… Read More
2018-07-10 14:11
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
The prediction(s) were right; much sooner than anticipated. Recently, the Department of Labor released the… Read More
2018-07-05 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Cloud technology is transforming the way nearly every industry in the world operates. It allows companies to connect business-to-bus… Read More
2018-06-14 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Have you struggled to engage your payroll and HR team to think beyond the daily tasks and delve deeper into strategy?
Do your… Read More
2018-05-31 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Cloud-based technology is changing the way companies operate across the globe whether they’re business-to-consumer or business… Read More
2018-05-29 13:26
The IRS released a revision of Publication 1494, which provides tables for calculating income exempt from a tax levy. A previous version released in January was adjusted only for inflation w… Read More
2018-05-17 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
When you consider the foundation on which a business is built, there are four main pillars: financials, customers, operations and p… Read More
2018-05-16 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Human resource management systems (HRMS) are essential for any employer looking to improve their operational efficiency and manage… Read More
2018-05-03 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Since its inception in 1996, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) has helped millions of Americans find jobs and given businesses… Read More
2018-04-19 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
There are several areas to consider when choosing the right payroll provider for your organization. From product features, to pricin… Read More
2018-04-19 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Many businesses, especially in the small to mid-sized category, grapple with the question of whether they should handle their payro… Read More
2018-04-16 14:04
By Tracey Lueken-Burds, CPP, Partner
Explore the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on legislation and legislative entities.
FMLA
The TCJA allowed for an additional Family Medic… Read More
2018-04-16 14:02
By Tracey Lueken-Burds, CPP, Partner
Major talking points with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are the changes to itemized deductions for individuals as well as deductions for business… Read More
2018-04-16 13:59
By Tracey Lueken-Burds, CPP, Partner
Since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many employers are questioning where things stand with the W-4. The TCJA announced new indivi… Read More
2018-04-10 17:04
In the spending bill signed March 23, 2018, by President Trump, new provisions put an end to employers, managers and supervisors keeping employees’ tips and placed hefty penalties on e… Read More
2018-04-10 12:44
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
Recently, I participated in the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce’s Security Summit anti-harassment p… Read More
2018-04-05 08:00
By Natalie B. Hoffmann, CPA.CITP HKP President
Human resource professionals have a lot on their plate when it comes to work force management. Between entering payroll, to open enr… Read More
2018-03-27 15:41
HK Payroll Services, Inc. (HKP), a full-service workforce management firm headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, is excited to announce the acquisition of Kabel Business Services, located in Des Mo… Read More
2018-03-07 22:31
The latest news and updates for employers regarding human resource compliance for 2018.
OSHA
Starting in 2018, OSHA began mandating covered employers with over 250 employees to submit an OSH… Read More
2018-03-05 15:44
Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, HR consulting partner at HKP, was a featured panelist at the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce’s Security Summit on March 1, 2018, in Dubuque, Io… Read More
2018-03-01 20:54
The IRS released the final copy of the new Form W-4 on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The new form follows significant changes to the tax law with the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December… Read More
2018-01-24 17:14
By Jennifer Ready†, Vice President, HKFS, Retirement Plan Services
Combining your 401(k) plan administration with your payroll provider might sound like putting all of your eggs into… Read More
2018-01-15 16:43
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the updated tax withholding tables to reflect the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
It is recommended employers update their withholding… Read More
2017-12-27 20:28
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
Although the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made one important change to existing Affordable Care A… Read More
2017-12-26 16:23
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law on Friday, December 22. The IRS is currently developing initial guidance for the new law and has instructed employers to continue using the 2017… Read More
2017-11-21 22:16
The IRS has approved an additional, temporary tax relief measure for businesses located in one of the declared disaster areas of Texas, Florida and Georgia. Here are the details:
The Disaste… Read More
2017-11-21 20:12
The HK Family of Companies, including HK, HKP and HKFS, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
In case of an emergency, the HKP after-hours contac… Read More
2017-11-21 14:26
The IRS has officially announced they are sending out Employer Shared Responsibility (ESR) penalty letters. The first batch of letters are based on the 2015 tax year, and they plan to post t… Read More
2017-10-25 14:07
By Gary Churnovic, SPHR®, SHRM-SCPSM, HKP, Senior Human Resource Consultant
As a human resource consultant, I have frequently helped employers navigate the sometimes complicated wor… Read More
2017-10-20 16:49
The IRS recently announced it would not accept individual tax returns electronically filed if the taxpayer does not complete the health care reporting section on the tax form established und… Read More
2017-10-19 15:26
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
With the spotlight on immigration by the current administration, employers should be prioritizing their pr… Read More
2017-09-26 14:02
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
OSHA update
If you’re following US Department of Labor (DOL) trends, you will see the Occupational S… Read More
2017-09-15 16:30
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
Medicare Part D notice – Oct. 14, 2017 deadline
The Medicare Part D notice of creditable or non-cred… Read More
2017-08-17 14:56
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
Cash in lieu of benefits has become a popular practice for employers looking to curb costs of their group… Read More
2017-08-14 15:12
By Lori Stewart, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, HCS, Partner, Human Resources Consulting
Many human resource and payroll managers working for applicable large employers (ALEs) have been closely f… Read More
2017-06-22 19:55
By Stacey May, Director of Tax Credits
The in-home care and nursing home industries are generally solid candidates for employment-related tax credits. An influx of new employees and moderate… Read More
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