By February, most employers have officially closed the prior payroll year — but questions, corrections, and follow-ups are often just beginning. Employees start reviewing their tax forms, accountants ask for clarification, and small discrepancies that went unnoticed in January can suddenly feel urgent. February payroll isn’t about starting fresh — it’s about confirming accuracy, responding…
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Understanding Tip Reporting in Payroll For employers with tipped employees, how tips are entered into payroll matters just as much as the amounts themselves. Different types of tips—cash vs. credit card, paid vs. owed, qualified vs. nonqualified—are treated differently for tax reporting, wage calculations, and compliance purposes. The payroll entry options below represent specific “buckets”…
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(And Why It Matters in the 2026 Filing Season) As payroll regulations continue to evolve, the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance related to tax year 2025 that employers and employees are now encountering during the 2026 filing and reporting season. This guidance focuses on cash tip reporting and qualified overtime compensation, along with transition relief…
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The start of a new year brings more than fresh calendars and updated goals — it also marks one of the most important moments in the payroll cycle. Decisions and oversights made in January can quietly ripple through the entire year, affecting compliance, employee trust, and financial accuracy. January is when smart employers slow down…
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At Secure HR, we pride ourselves on delivering World Class Payroll, First Class Service, and this commitment starts with our incredible team. Today, we’re excited to introduce Jon Jerman, our newest team member, and reintroduce David Figueroa, a cornerstone of our company. Welcoming Jon Jerman Over a month ago, Jon Jerman joined the Secure HR…
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Titan CEO and headline sponsor Enavate are pleased to announce Dennis Cooley, COO of Bridgely Key Options as a 2024 Tampa Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Tampa’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and…
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What is being called “The strongest anti-illegal immigration bill in the nation” was just signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The bill (SB 1718) highlights are: Requires employers to use E-Verify to check the employment eligibility of employees, and fines employers who fail to use E-Verify $1,000 per day. Suspends licenses of any employer who…
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Secure HR is the best local payroll service provider in Florida because we offer exceptional customer service, world-class payroll platforms, and outstanding value to our clients. Firstly, we believe that providing high-quality customer service is the cornerstone of any successful business relationship. At Secure HR, we understand that our clients have unique payroll needs and…
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Attention business owners! Are you tired of dealing with payroll on your own? Let Secure HR help you stay focused on your business with our top-notch payroll services. Here are the 3 main reasons why using Secure HR will benefit you: Stay in compliance: With ever-changing regulations, it can be challenging to stay up to…
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We have all head a long year! It puts things in a new perspective. Make new adventures part of your new year resolutions. Stop placing unnecessary burdens on yourself as a small business owner. You can use a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) to free up your time, allowing you to spend it making this new…
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