Blog articles about finance, HR, and tax

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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 Are Involuntary Deductions? Types, Laws & What To Do About Them

Payroll

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What Are Involuntary Deductions? Types, Laws & What To Do About Them

Many workers may spot a strange line on their pay stub and wonder where their net pay went. Often, the answer is involuntary deductions. These are mandatory deductions,... Read More

By Samantha Clark

May. 18, 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)

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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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what does annual compensation mean? A 2026 Guide

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what does annual compensation mean? A 2026 Guide

So what does annual compensation mean, and why does it matter on every loan or rental form? annual compensation is the total value your employer pays you in a year. It is... Read More

By Samantha Clark

May. 13, 26