Payroll: CA

Payroll, it’s one of those “common sense” things most of us just accept at face value. You do your job and you get paid for what you do. However, when a major shift happens — like a global pandemic — payroll software companies, like Wagepoint, are a “canary in the coal mine” in terms of […]

As you reach the final months of any year, there’s the holiday period. (Insert any number of appropriately timed seasonal cliches here.) However, there’s also the process of closing the books on one year of business finances and planning to smooth out any kinks in the year ahead. For many small businesses, payroll is one […]

As a business owner, you want to focus on what your employees can do for your business — rather than getting bogged down by the nitty-gritty of paying them. How often is your mind centered around administrative responsibilities like payroll? Have you ever incurred interest and penalties from payroll errors? When details, like income types […]

Temporary changes to Employment Insurance (EI) to help employees access EI benefits faster. Due to COVID-19 and depending on the benefit type, the following changes are in effect until September 2021 and could apply to your employees: The waiting period may be waived. A minimum unemployment rate of 13.1% applies to all regions across Canada — […]

There is no question that payroll is one of the most important aspects of a construction business that needs to be managed effectively. The sheer size of construction projects, as well as a slew of tax regulations, make construction payroll a complex process. Plus, with a large workforce, payroll can be time-consuming and stressful. A […]

This post is intended for Canadian Payroll Customers. The US version can be found here.  Your employees are vital to your business. So is having a fast, friendly and simple way to pay these employees. Wagepoint is committed to being as business- and human-friendly as possible. We’ve designed our software to be an open book […]

There are many reasons why you might want to change small business payroll providers. Your current solution might not be as automated as you like or you might not be feeling the love from customer support. (We hope that never happens with Wagepoint. If you’re ever feeling “unloved” — let us know cuz that shouldn’t […]

This is the version for Canada, for the American version where “cheque” is spelled “check” click here.  Whether it’s your 1st pay cheque or your 101st, it always feels good to get paid. But aside from the final amount, do you know what all the numbers mean? Here’s why it’s important for everyone — both […]

When you own a company, you gain more insight into the tax process than you probably ever cared to. Not only are you responsible for paying taxes on your own income, depending on your business structure, you will be on the line for other forms of taxes as well. For example, self-employed sole proprietors will […]

Did you know that tax season actually starts with payroll year end? There are certain reports and documents, namely W2s that you need to produce and submit before you can move on to general small business taxes. There are also certain payroll costs you can write off as part of your business income taxes. See […]

As a startup, you’ve got no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit. Cash, on the other hand… With tax season approaching, brushing up on your knowledge of small business tax deductions will help you pinch many much-needed pennies. Learn more by reading this guest post we wrote for Startup Nation — 10 Tax Deductions Every Startup Should […]

Any kind of change can feel overwhelming and switching payroll providers is no exception. Getting it wrong can also result in an administrative nightmare or worse — which is why you should follow these steps to cover all your bases as you make the switch. Step 1: Notify Your Current Provider Most companies require a […]

Whether you’ve just hired your first employee or simply want a few tips to ensure that you’re checking every box, our guest post “7 Steps to Payroll Success” at the Jobber Academy will help walk you through: Knowing the difference between an employee and a contractor. Registering your business for payroll in Canada and the […]

Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly? That is the question. Whether you already have a schedule in place, are looking to change the timing of employee paychecks or just getting started this guest post on the Fundbox blog will help you learn more about each option. Read the article: Choosing a Payroll Schedule in 5 Easy Steps  Discover […]

In order to ensure a stress-free wrap-up of your fiscal year, we’ve outlined eight steps that will work for anyone — whether you’re a payroll DIYer, working with your accountant or bookkeeper — or using payroll software to manage your company’s payroll.