Blog articles about finance, HR, and tax

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Voluntary Deductions: What They Are + 2026 Examples

Voluntary deductions are amounts withheld from paycheck pay for optional employee benefits you choose. Common examples include health insurance, retirement contributions,... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Jun. 01, 26

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What Is VTO? Voluntary Time off Explained (2026)

Human Resources

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What Is VTO? Voluntary Time off Explained (2026)

So, you have been offered time off for the afternoon. Sounds great, but what does it actually mean for your pay, and how will it affect your next pay stub? What does VTO... Read More

By Samantha Clark

May. 19, 26

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Supplemental Pay: What It Means, Types & Tax Rules (2026)

Payroll

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Supplemental Pay: What It Means, Types & Tax Rules (2026)

Bonuses can have unexpected withholding. The withheld amount is often more than the tax you actually owe for that payment. Any excess withholding is typically 100% refundable... Read More

By James Wilson

May. 19, 26

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What Is VTO? Voluntary vs. Volunteer Time Off Explained (2026)

Human Resources

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What Is VTO? Voluntary vs. Volunteer Time Off Explained (2026)

So, what is VTO? The term VTO stands for two very different things at work. It can mean voluntary time off, which is unpaid time off during slow business periods. It can... Read More

By James Wilson

May. 18, 26

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Are Grants Taxable Income to a Business? (2026 Guide)

Tax

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Are Grants Taxable Income to a Business? (2026 Guide)

Are grants taxable income to a business in 2026? In most cases, the answer is yes. Government grants, SBA grants, and private grants are typically reported as ordinary income... Read More

By Samantha Clark

May. 15, 26

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Payroll

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Payroll Overpayment: How To Handle It Legally (2026)

A payroll overpayment happens more often than most employers expect. A miskeyed pay rate, a time clock that didn't sync, or a bonus that ran twice can result in an employee... Read More

By James Wilson

May. 15, 26

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Negative PTO Balance Explained: Laws, Risks & Policies (2026)

Human Resources

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Negative PTO Balance Explained: Laws, Risks & Policies (2026)

Every HR manager and small business owner can face a difficult situation when an employee needs a week or some time off but has not yet earned enough PTO to take it. Time... Read More

By Samantha Clark

May. 14, 26

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Unpaid PTO: What It Is, How It Works & Your Rights

Human Resources

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Unpaid PTO: What It Is, How It Works & Your Rights

Unpaid PTO, also known as unpaid time off (UTO), is used by millions of workers to care for family and personal needs. The impact shows up directly on your pay stubs, reducing... Read More

By James Wilson

May. 14, 26

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Salary Midpoint: What It Is and How To Calculate It

Human Resources

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Salary Midpoint: What It Is and How To Calculate It

The average American stays in a job for just 3.9 years, according to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means most employees will have at least one salary... Read More

By Samantha Clark

May. 13, 26

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What Does Pay Frequency Mean? Types, Laws & How To Choose (2026)

Payroll

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What Does Pay Frequency Mean? Types, Laws & How To Choose (2026)

Where does a week's pay go? Into an employee's pocket on the same payday every week or every other Friday. Knowing "What does pay frequency mean?" helps... Read More

By James Wilson

May. 13, 26

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