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Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | LB Long Nails & Spa
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | M. Vince' Nail Spa
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
Georgia Named No. 1 State for Business for a 13th Straight Year
Area Development magazine again ranked Georgia first overall, plus first in skilled manufacturing labor, responsive government and speed to market.
Pirelli to Invest $1.2 Billion in Rome, Georgia, Creating 1,000 Jobs
Gov. Kemp announced a multi-year expansion of Pirelli's Rome facility, with robotics first and bulk hiring expected to begin in 2029.
Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.2% in August as Labor Force and Employment Set New Records
The state's jobless rate dropped to its lowest level since 2024, 0.9 points below the national rate, with gains in administrative services, state government and retail.
Georgia Net Tax Collections Rise 3.5% in August, Led by Income and Sales Taxes
August collections approached $2.50 billion, up $85.4 million from a year earlier, while corporate income tax receipts fell by more than half.
Walmart Plans $1.3 Billion Fulfillment Center in Carnesville, Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Franklin County
Gov. Kemp announced the 1.5 million-square-foot automated facility at the Franklin 85 Logistics Center, with construction expected to begin in late 2026.
Georgia Hits Record Labor Force and Employment in July as Unemployment Eases to 3.3%
The Georgia Department of Labor reported all-time highs for both the labor force and employment in July, with health care leading job gains.
Fashion Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.