We recently attended a West Michigan Whitecaps game with our families. We enjoyed a great meal on the deck, and watched the game action from right behind the first base side dugout. It was great to spend time with our coworkers and their families outside of the office.
Archives for August 2014
SIMPLE IRA Plan Checklist
A SIMPLE IRA is a great way for small employers to contribute towards their employees’ and their own retirement savings. Many small employers choose to offer a SIMPLE IRA because it is easy to set up and operate. To help employers stay in compliance with SIMPLE IRA rules, the IRS recently released an updated SIMPLE […]
IRS Phone Scam Warning
The IRS has re-issued its warning regarding phone scams. The IRS is still receiving reports that taxpayers are receiving unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to be from the IRS. These calls typically involve a person threatening the taxpayer and demanding immediate payment. The IRS does not contact taxpayers via phone calls out of the blue. […]
Michigan Minimum Wage Change
The Michigan minimum wage will be increasing to $8.15 on September 1, 2014. The minimum wage will continue to increase over the next four years until it reaches $9.25 on January 1, 2018. The current minimum wage is $7.40. The current tipped employee hourly wage rate is $2.65. As of September 1, 2014, the minimum […]