There’s a lot to consider when outsourcing payroll for a business. “How much will it cost? and “What level of services will I receive?” are among the first questions that may come to mind. So, how do some business leaders…
In April, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers established a new enforcement unit to prevent companies from incorrectly classifying their workers as independent contractors and compensating them “under the table,” dodging payroll taxes, workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance costs. “When employees are…
IPS President John Feaman recently attended the annual TPG (The Payroll Group) Conference held in Bonita Springs, Florida. At the conference, independent payroll service providers like IPS are able to share their best practices and discuss industry trends. It’s a…
As the owner of Home Care Assistance, Rick Cohen takes pride in providing caregivers and care management to seniors and their families throughout southeast Wisconsin. Rick is definitely hands-on in the daily operations of the company, headquartered in Whitefish Bay….
If you’re looking to nurture new talent and promote a collaborative workplace, chances are you’ve already been interviewing and perhaps have hired soon-to-be graduating college students for open positions with your company. But even before these new workers are on…
It’s an exciting and busy time when new workers join a company. While there are a number of steps involved in the employee onboarding process, things can become a bit more complex if any of those new hires are also…
A misspelled name. Inaccurate work hours. A miscalculation of state or federal taxes withheld. These are among the common mistakes that can show up on an employee’s paycheck because data and pay information were entered incorrectly. It’s why the ability…
Imagine the frustration of calculating payroll that takes as much as a day and a half to complete. And even after such a time-consuming investment, the data is consistently incorrect. Adding up overtime and verifying paper logs against the time…
Chad Ritterbusch of TRG Marketing in Brookfield considers IPS an extension of his business. “As a marketing firm, we help companies and non-profits grow through careful advice and a host of activities. We maintain a balance that requires constant attention…
For many businesses, properly handling payroll taxes can be a complex part of running a business. With many federal and state rules in a constant state of change, it’s a challenge for a company to stay on top of regulations…
For IPS clients, much of what’s updated pertaining to payroll on an annual basis happens automatically within your IPS software (iSolved). However, there are still a few basic changes all employers should be mindful of for 2019. Doing so will…
It’s not unusual for the team at IPS to receive a lot of questions during tax season. The one issue that we hear about quite often is why the earnings on employees’ final paystubs are not the same as their…
