At the end of each year, it's crucial to ensure your payroll, tax preparation, reporting, and recordkeeping are accurate and compliant with regulations. This period is also ideal for reviewing and possibly upgrading your payroll systems.
Our end-of-year payroll checklist offers a comprehensive guide to help you prepare for year-end tasks and transition smoothly into the new year.
An essential first step in the end-of-year payroll process is to confirm that all employee details are fully accurate and up-to-date.
Some federal tax rates are subject to change on an annual basis, including federal income tax, FICA tax (Social Security and Medicare), and federal unemployment tax (FUTA).
During the audit process, it’s also an ideal
time to review internal payroll controls and processes to determine whether you can improve accuracy and compliance.
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