Compliance and Reporting

Ensuring payroll and benefits operations meet regulatory requirements and are properly documented.

Tax Filing

Preparing and filing payroll tax reports, including quarterly 941 forms, year-end W-2s, 1099s for contractors, and state-specific tax filings. Ensuring timely and accurate submission to avoid penalties.

Benefits Compliance

Ensuring benefit plans comply with regulations such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Conducting regular compliance reviews and reporting to authorities as required.

Employee Classification

Ensuring proper classification of workers as employees or independent contractors to comply with labor laws, tax requirements, and avoid misclassification penalties. Conducting regular reviews to verify adherence to legal guidelines.

Unemployment Claims Management

Handling unemployment insurance claims by responding to state agency requests, verifying employee termination details, and managing employer tax rates related to unemployment insurance.

Audit Preparation

Organizing payroll and benefits documentation for internal or external audits. Preparing records of tax filings, employee classifications, benefit contributions, and compliance reports to ensure a smooth audit process.