Chances are, you’ve seen our newest commercial on News 12 Long Island. If not, you can catch it weekday mornings between 6am and 8am. We’re proud to feature 3 of our clients in the advertising:
– Andrew Berko, Webb Institute
– Kristin Dorr, VICON
– Iris Strass-Grupski, Chevrolet of Smithtown
To view the spot now, click here:
Serves 4
1 cup bread crumbs (optional)
1/2 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 fresh artichokes
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
My name is John R. Silva, and I’m from Brentwood, Long Island. I started working at Accu Data Payroll in 2003. I nailed the interview by showing off my fashion flair: white tube socks worn with black slacks and black shoes. Luckily, after 8+ years, no one remembers (except me)!
Extensive experience and education led to my FPC Certification. I now work in customer service, helping clients with their various payroll needs from our Florida satellite office. I’m proud to be part of a business that’s 110% committed to customer service and satisfaction.
On the weekends, you’ll find me relaxing with my wife of 10 years and our three kids. I’m also a volunteer coach at the local YMCA where my kids play soccer.
Now you can eliminate large down payments for your Workers’ Compensation Insurance …minimize year-end audit adjustments…and free up vital cash for your business. All because you’re an Accu Data client.
We have teamed up with The Hartford to bring you XactPAY, the smart way to pay your Hartford Workers’ Compensation premium. Your current payroll will determine your payment. There’s no initial cash due, and your premium will be calculated based on real wages per pay period. So it’s pay-as-you-go versus pay-a-year-in-advance. Sign up with The Hartford today and we’ll take care of the rest!
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Who Can Take Advantage of XactPAY?
Your small business must:
Contact us today to sign up or learn more.
Is the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) gone yet? It depends – on where you do business, the size of your payroll and your type of business.
The tax is imposed within the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). The MCTD includes the 5 boroughs of New York City – Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens – along with Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester counties.
The TAX APPLIES to you if you are:
The TAX DOES NOT APPLY to you if you are:
-A public school district
-Board of Cooperative Educations Services (BOCES)
-A public elementary or secondary school
-A school that serves students with disabilities of school age as defined in Article 85 or 89 of the Education Law, or
-A nonpublic elementary or secondary school that provides instruction in grade one or above
How Much is the Tax?
• For the first quarter of 2012 (1/1/12-3/31/12) and prior quarters, your MCTMT is .34% (.0034) of your payroll expense for all covered employees for each calendar quarter.
• For calendar quarters beginning on or after April 1, 2012, your MCTMT is the applicable rate from the table below.
| Payroll expense | MCTMT Rate |
| Over $312,500 but not over $375,000 | .11% (.0011 |
| Over $375,000 but not over $437,500 | .23% (.0023) |
| Over $437,500 | .34% (.0034 |
For more information click here: http://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/mctmt/def_ps.htm#pe
Accu Data’s online portal gives our clients convenient online access, allowing them to post payroll information to their QuickBooks accounting package.
Our General Ledger Interface for QuickBooks provides our clients – and their accountants – with convenient online access to payroll data with every payroll. By electronically importing journal entries from Accu Data Payroll into QuickBooks you’ll instantly save time and reduce errors.
It’s easy to use – here’s how it works:
– You or your accountant log into Accu Data’s online portal
– Create a “map” that matches your payroll with the general ledger account names
– Select the pay period you want, enter the file name and date, then click the “Create File” button
– In QuickBooks, select “Import” from the File menu at the top of the screen, then select the file you saved. QuickBooks does the rest.
The benefits of Accu Data’s General Ledger Interface include:
Improved accuracy – No more re-keying data
Flexibility – Access Accu Data’s General Ledger Interface whenever your schedule allows, day or night.
Convenience – Update your General Ledgers every pay period, or at any other time that works with your schedule.
Online access – Direct online access for you and your accountant
Safe and secure – Online access is password controlled, with all data protected by SSL, 128-bit encryption
Easy to set up and run – Mapping is fast and easy. Simply map your pay fields to the account names in QuickBooks
Accu Data Payroll, a premier Long Island payroll company has been providing superior payroll services for more than 25 years. To find out more go to www.accudatapayroll.com.
And to learn more about the benefits of QuickBooks from a CPA’s perspective, please visit www.salalbanese.com/newsletter.php.
At Accu Data Payroll, we free up internal resources for our clients allowing them to focus on their business and stay compliant with mandates. Businesses face numerous challenges – from product development to marketing and sales. With a payroll service, both staff and management are free of weekly or bi-monthly stress and distraction.
Here’s how Accu Data Payroll helps our clients stay compliant:
Fully Bonded and Insured Tax Pay and Filing System
For more than 25 years, Accu Data Payroll has been submitting payroll taxes and filing payroll tax returns in-house for our clients. Calculating and filing of payroll taxes can be challenging – especially researching, managing, and maintaining changes in laws and deductions across state, federal, and local municipalities. Accu Data keeps our clients in complete compliance and guarantees that payroll taxes are paid on time.
Eliminate Payroll Headaches like Regulatory Compliance
Perhaps the biggest benefit to companies that choose to outsource payroll to Accu Data Payroll is that we are obligated to keep abreast of and comply with all mandated regulations. Although ignorance of legislation does not relieve client companies from compliance, the burden of penalties, if any, shifts to Accu Data.
No Payroll Software to Buy and Maintain
When companies make the decision to outsource payroll, one of the most immediate cost offsets is that there is no software to purchase, install, maintain, support and upgrade. And that means a cost savings in IT labor too.
At Accu Data we use state of the art technology and many levels of security systems to make sure our clients data is secure. Accu Data Payroll offers a secure, 100% automated solution with 128 bit encryptions, SSL protection and Verisign guarantee.
Accu Data Allows Companies to Focus on Core Business
When companies use Accu Data Payroll, they gain back the time they would otherwise spend on this activity, estimated to be approximately eight to ten hours per pay period. This time can be used instead to promote the mission of the business.
Accu Data Payroll has been providing superior payroll services for over 25 years.By combining custom payroll reporting with integration of Human Resources and Time & Attendance solutions, Accu Data’s goal is complete and continued customer satisfaction. To learn more go to www.acudatapayroll.com or email us at info@accudatapayroll.com.
When you’re starting a business, it’s best to focus on what you do best and unless you’re an accountant, that probably doesn’t include the tedious and time consuming chore of handling payroll. It’s best to outsource payroll – it will save you time, money and aggravation. Too many start ups spend countless hours trying to do everything themselves — spending countless hours inputting data, writing checks, reconciling accounts, etc.
At Accu Data Payroll, we work with clients of all sizes – from 2 employees to over 2,000 employees. Whether you are a start up or a growing business, here are 7 reasons why outsourcing payroll is a smart business decision:
Reduce Costs
The direct costs of processing payroll can be greatly reduced by working with a payroll provider. Accu Data Payroll offers the most cost effective pricing.
Avoid IRS Penalties
According to the IRS, 40 percent of small businesses pay an average penalty of $845 per year for late or incorrect filings and payments. Accu Data Payroll has been submitting payroll taxes and filing payroll tax returns in-house for more than 25 years. Calculating and filing payroll taxes can be challenging – especially researching and maintaining changes in laws and deduction across federal, state and local municipalities. Accu Data Payroll keeps businesses in compliance and guarantees that payroll taxes are paid on time.
Eliminate Technology Headaches
A constant question for start-ups is whether they have the latest version of their payroll software and the most recent tax tables installed on their computer. Using the wrong tax tables can result in stiff penalties. Outsourcing payroll removes those headaches and keeps payroll running smoothly.
Leverage Outside Payroll Expertise
Most business owners don’t have time to keep up with constantly changing regulations, withholding rates, and government forms. By outsourcing payroll, a small business can take advantage of expertise that was previously available only to big companies.
Alleviate Pain
Manual payroll is a headache in the best case and a nightmare in the worst case. Business owners who outsource payroll eliminate a tiresome source of personal pain.
Gain More Free Time
Payroll processing by hand is a time-consuming process. Outsourcing payroll can free up staff time to pursue more important value-added and revenue-generating activities. Inc. magazine recently identified payroll as the #1 task for small business to outsource, along with most accounting tasks.
Avoid Payroll Knowledge Walking Out the Door
If your bookkeeper or controller gets a new job, they will walk out the door with their knowledge of the payroll process and how you do it. Using an outside service eliminates that business risk.
Accu Data Payroll is a premier Long Island payroll company. For more than 25 years, intense focus on giving our client attention, accuracy and service has set Accu Data Payroll apart. And whether your business is large, small or just starting out, our cutting-edge technology means we’ll respond to your specific payroll needs. To find out more and set up a free consultation call us at 516-935-6767 or email us at info@accudatapayroll.com.
Accu Data is ready to help you prepare for the NYS Wage Theft Prevention Act. Call us at 516-935-6767 or email us today at info@accudatapayroll.com for assistance.
As you may be aware, as of February 1, 2012, all current employees must receive annual notice regarding their regular and overtime rates, deductions and allowances. All New York employers will be required to obtain acknowledgements from their employees that the annual notice was received. Failure to comply with these new notice and record-keeping rules will subject employers to far more stringent fines and penalties than previously required by the statute.
The WTPA toughens New York’s 2009 wage payment laws even more:
The WTPA now mandates that these notices include more information that the 2009 legislation mandated. Employers are now required to provide:
Additional obligations are also imposed by law and expanded by the WTPA.
Statutory damages for violations of the WTPA have also been fortified.
–In a civil action brought by an employee for failure to provide the required notice within ten business days of the hire date, employers are subject to damages of $50 per workweek, to a maximum of $2,500, plus costs, attorney’s fees and injunctive relief.
–A civil action for failure to provide the wage information in each payroll statement subjects an employer to a penalty of $100 for each week, up to $2,500, plus costs, attorney’s fees and injunctive relief. There is no cap, however, in actions brought by the Commissioner.
–An employer can avoid these penalties if it made complete and timely payment of all wages to the employee(s) in question, or if it can establish a reasonable, good faith belief that notice was not required.
It’s not too late – Accu Data Payroll can help you prepare for the NY State WTPA. At Accu Data Payroll we’ve been providing superior service to our clients for over 25 years. Contact us today to learn how we can help your business. Call 516-935-6767 or to learn more go to http://www.accudatapayroll.com.
More and more businesses are relying on professional payroll services to take care of this important administrative function. Payroll preparation services have the expertise and resources to complete payroll accurately, on time and at a lower cost.
Here are 5 ways your business can benefit by outsourcing payroll:
Cost
Most businesses – especially small and medium sized businesses can save money by outsourcing payroll administration. One way to assess this is to add up the amount of time internal employees spend on payroll and evaluating the cost for the company. Be sure to include the cost of printing and distributing check, creating tax documents, and bookkeeping. In most cases, payroll services will be able to offer the service for less by using sophisticated payroll software and employing best practices.
Productivity
Moving the payroll function offsite frees up internal staff to focus on other aspects of your business. Small business entrepreneurs especially appreciate the freedom to focus on what matters most. By focusing on what you do best and leaving the rest to a professional payroll service, you can devote more time to growing and managing your business.
Accountability
Payroll comes with a number of IRS rules and regulations. Outsourcing the payroll function will help keep you compliant. According to Business Week, approximately 40 percent of small businesses pay a penalty to the IRS each year for improperly filing their payroll taxes.
Legal Compliance
A payroll service has the expertise and resources to complete payroll paperwork accurately. Regarding legal compliance, payroll services are able to keep pace with complicated, changing legislation and tax obligations associated with payroll.
Better Service
Payroll services have an advantage over an internal team in providing quality service. Important factors such as access to payroll technology, experience and expertise are a benefit to any business.
Accu Data Payroll, a dedicated Long Island payroll company for over 25 years has been providing payroll services to small and medium sized businesses. Accu Data’s hands on approach and flexible service provides cost effective pricing at every level. Call us today at 516-935-6767 to set up your free consultation. For more information visit us at www.accudatapayroll.com.
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