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Common Unemployment Insurance Rate Questions
In the last three posts, I've discussed the Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account, what the numbers mean, and how to minimize your UI Rate. To read the former posts, see the following links:…
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How to Minimize Your UI Rate
In the last two posts ( http://ow.ly/g2DUQ and http://ow.ly/g2MiU ) I shared information on how to understand the Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account. One of the charges to your account is…
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Understanding Your CA UI Reserve Notice Part 2
In the last post ( http://ow.ly/g2DUQ ) I started to explain the Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account. Today I'll go into more detail on what the items are that affect your reserve. Line 1…
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Understanding Your CA UI Reserve Notice Part 1
All California employers receive a Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account in December. This information needs to be sent to your payroll processing company so that they know your UI rate for…
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Tips to Being a Lean Start-Up Business
The Small Business Association (SBA) has lots of great information to share with entrepreneurs, and I found a recent article I'd like to share on being a lean start-up business. Writer Caron Beesley shares the followi…
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Year-End Bonus Information
The end of the year is quickly approaching and there are some things you need to be aware of so that you can be compliant with the laws regarding year-end bonuses. Many employers like to give bonuses to employees at t…
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A Night at the Science Center
One of my clients is a corporate event planner and puts on numerous parties for companies during this time of year (of course they help with events all year long, but December is quite busy.) When stopping by my offic…
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It's Time for Growth
Last week I started reviewing resumes to fill a newly created position for my office. The hiring process is never easy, but I'm excited for this new chapter in my business. The employee will help me with prospect foll…
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19 States Will Have Higher Payroll Taxes to be Paid in 4th Quarter
Nineteen states will be paying higher payroll taxes in the the fourth quarter due to a credit reduction on the federal unemployment (940 form) payroll tax return. The current rate for FUTA is .6% if you can claim the…
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SBA Online Chat "Getting Your Small Business Ready for the Tax Filing Season"
The SBA/AICPA (American Institute of CPAs) will be hosting a chat to allow business owners to get useful information for minimizing their tax bills, and on tax provisions that may affect their businesses. This will be…
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Small Business Saturday
Did you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving? I hope you had a great time with friends and family yesterday in an attitude of gratitude for all we have been blessed with in our lives. If you are one of the millions shopping…
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I'm Truly Thankful
I wanted to take a brief moment to share what I'm thankful for. 1. I'm thankful for my family: my husband, son, daughter, parents, in-laws, and extended family. Although most of us don't live near each other, my famil…
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