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qualified moving expense

What is a qualified moving expense?

There are many instances were an employee would have to move because of their job.  With this move comes added expenses for the employee.  That is why some businesses consider offering moving expense reimbursements as a fringe benefit.  Let’s take a look at what a qualified moving expense is and

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Final paystubs versus W2s

Final paystubs versus W2s Year end is fast approaching, which means it is almost time for employees to receive their final paystubs of the year. In addition to final paystubs, employers must provide a W2 to each employee by January 31st. But, are final paystubs and W2s the same? Let’s

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Are retirement contributions pre-tax or post-tax?

Many businesses offer a retirement plan as part of their employee benefits package. In fact, many states are beginning to set up state run retirement programs to allow employees that do not have access to a retirement vehicle the chance to begin investing in their future. While there is no

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How do taxes for benefits work?

One of the more effective practices businesses use to hire and retain employees is offering a strong benefits package. As with any aspect of payroll, once a business begins offering fringe benefits, tax compliance issues arise. Let’s take a look at how taxes work on employee benefits. What are fringe

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pre-tax and post-tax deductions

Pre-tax and post-tax deductions

Most businesses provide benefits to their employees. These benefits must be withheld from employee’s pay properly, according to the IRS, for businesses to stay tax compliant. Certain benefit deductions are considered pre-tax deductions while others are considered post-tax deductions. In this article, we will take a look at the difference

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