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20 Day Deadline: Avoid $24 Fines on California New Hire Reporting
Meet California's 20 day new hire deadline. File through the EDD portal or DE 34, avoid $24 fines per missed report, and request a free Glendale Payroll...
$70,304 Exempt Salary: What California HR and Payroll Must Change
Get ready for California's $70,304 2026 exempt salary floor. Exact pay equivalents, a duties-test checklist, local wage notes, and a free payroll audit.
Avoid Nov. 10 Surprises: 2026 FUTA Tax Rate for U.S. Employers
2026 FUTA: 6.0% on the first $7,000, possible credit cuts after Nov. 10 for California and USVI. Learn payroll controls to prevent Q4 surprises.
Small Employers: W-4 vs W-9 and 2026's $2,000 1099 Reporting Rule
W-4 vs W-9 explained for small employers: learn how 2026's $2,000 1099 threshold works, spot classification red flags, and use a payroll checklist to...
Enroll in EFTPS on Time: 10 Business Day Setup for U.S. Businesses
Step by step EFTPS enrollment for U.S. businesses and trusts. Gather EIN, exact IRS name and address, bank info, and allow a 10 business day PIN mail buffer.
Run 2–3 Parallel Tests: Payroll Migration Checklist for HR
Payroll migration checklist for HR teams: scope your cutover, run 2–3 parallel payroll tests, confirm filings, and archive records.
Employers in California: Piece Rate Pay, §226.2 and Payroll Math
Practical checklist for California employers on piece rate pay. Learn §226.2, the Williams ruling, payroll calculations, and wage statement itemization.
$18.42 Los Angeles Minimum Wage: Payroll Audit Checklist for Employers
LA minimum wage is $18.42 on July 1, 2026. Employers: get a payroll audit checklist, posting and recordkeeping, and where to verify rates.
Avoid SDI Penalties: 1.3% and No Wage Cap for California Employers
California SDI is 1.3% in 2026 with no annual wage cap. Employers must update tax tables, reconcile DE 88 with DE 9/DE 9C, fix gross-up math, and avoid...