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Lenders and banks check your credit before they approve you for new credit cards or loans. They do this to be sure that in the past you’ve paid your debts on time. If you have, you are more likely to pay your new loan or credit card payments on time. When lenders check your credit […]
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When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important factors to keep in mind is that trusts are formed in accordance to state, not federal, law. That’s why it is so important for people who want to establish a trust to consult with a tax law expert who specializes in the laws within […]
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According to a Department of Labor release, a newly issued rule increases the salary threshold required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee from federal overtime pay requirements. The release states, “Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 and increase to […]
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If you’re in your mid-60s, you might find yourself contemplating a myriad of important life decisions. From when you should retire to whether or not you should downsize, there are many questions that you need to answer. Another very vital decision that must be made concerns how you will access Medicare. Not only do you […]
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employees receive a federal minimum wage in exchange for their work. However, did you know that workers in the foodservice industry are not always paid an hourly minimum wage? Why is that? Essentially, within the foodservice industry, workers earn gratuities from customers as a way of thanking […]
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If you know in advance what common errors employers make with W-2s, maybe you can avoid those mistakes next year. Know also that the data needed for state W-2 reporting may be more difficult to gather from far-flung employees, but states are cracking down on employers who haven’t withheld. Here are the “gotchas” relating to […]
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