Category: Salary

Remuneration: How is it calculated?

Remuneration. Let’s say you’re looking at two job offers. One flashes a higher salary—tempting, right? But the other offers full health benefits, flexible work hours, and a solid 401(k) match. Suddenly, the better deal isn’t so clear-cut. That’s where this idea of remuneration comes in. It’s basically the full exact picture of what you’re earning, […]

Schedule C: What is it?

Schedule C. So you’ve started your own gig—maybe it’s freelance writing, maybe you sell handcrafted candles, maybe you finally quit your job and are now running your dream business. It feels great, right? Until tax season rolls around and you realize… the IRS wants a word, AKA Schedule C. It’s the form that solo entrepreneurs and […]

SDI: Who is elegible for it?

You’re going about your day, doing your job, when something unexpected happens. Maybe you break a bone, or maybe your doctor tells you it’s time for surgery and rest—not optional. Just like that, work is off the table. But life? Rent, groceries, insurance bills? Still very much on. This is exactly why State Disability Insurance […]

Bookkeeping: Why is it essential?

Running your own business feels like magic and madness all rolled into one. One day you’re building something that lights you up—and the next, you’re staring at a pile of receipts wondering how “fun” turned into “filing.” You can have all the ideas in the world, but if the money stuff is a mess behind […]

Accrued: How does it work? How is it calculated?

Ever had one of those weeks where you gave it everything—met deadlines, showed up early, stayed late—and still found yourself staring at your account thinking, “Where’s my paycheck?” You know it’s coming, but it’s not there yet. What you might not realize is the company’s already logged it. They know what they owe you. That […]

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): What services do it offer?

Sometimes, in this life, you’re holding everything all fully together— career, finances, family, emotions, health—and then out of nowhere, bam, life throws something huge and heavy at you. A health scare, a breakup, a panic attack out of nowhere. Suddenly, you’re fully into survival mode. And trying to keep it all together at work while […]

Prorated: When, Why, and How to Use It in Your Company

Prorated: someone joins your team halfway through the month. They’re excited, learning fast, already adding value. Now it’s payday, and someone in payroll asks, “How much should they actually get?” That question isn’t just only logistical—it’s a huge trust moment. If you get it spot on right, it sends a huge message: we care just […]

1099-K: What is it? How does it work?

1099-K: Picture this. You’ve been selling handmade candles on Etsy, driving for a ride-share app on weekends, or splitting rent and groceries with friends on Venmo. Suddenly, a tax form lands in your mailbox that you weren’t expecting—and it’s not just you. It’s happening everywhere. Welcome to the new 1099-K era. And it’s not just […]

Form 8962: Who Needs It? What Happens If Is Not Filled Out?

Let’s be honest—tax forms are the last thing most of us want to think about. But Form 8962? It’s super big of a deal, especially if someone on your team used the actual Health Insurance Marketplace and got a subsidy to help with their full on premium. Sure, the actual form itself is filled out […]

Gross pay: How to Calculate It? Why It Matters?

Let’s be honest: “gross pay” sounds like something pulled from a tax manual. And technically, it kind of is. But if you lead a team, run payroll, or help manage compensation—this one number matters way more than you might think. It’s the starting point for everything: taxes, benefits, budgets, bonuses, legal compliance. If your payroll […]