Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes When employees receive pay outside their normal base wages, many companies treat it like just another payroll item. That is where problems start. For government contractors, supplemental wages are not only a payroll tax issue. They also affect labor reporting, indirect rate consistency, compensation allowability, and the overall reliability of your accounting system. If the treatment is inconsistent, what looks like a simple bonus or… Read More
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Payroll Reimbursements for GovCons: Why QBO Users Should Move Toward Accounts Payable
GovCon Wednesdays – Estimated Read Time: 7 minutes In the world of government contracting, “payroll” and “reimbursements” are often lumped together because they both involve sending money to an employee. However, treating them the same way in your accounting system is a recipe for audit findings. For those using QuickBooks Online (QBO), handling reimbursements correctly is not just about convenience—it’s about protecting your indirect rates and maintaining an audit-ready labor distribution… Read More
Jury Duty Leave Explained: Pay, PTO, and Compliance for Employers
GovCon Wednesdays – Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes Jury duty is one of those areas where compliance, payroll, and employee expectations all intersect—and where many companies unintentionally get it wrong. At first glance, it seems simple: an employee is called to serve, and the company adjusts. But once you factor in salary rules, PTO policies, and state-specific requirements, the situation becomes far more nuanced. For government contractors especially, how you… Read More