Expert in payroll payments, Jeff Forkan, discusses challenges with sponsor banks and taxes, enhancing cross-border payroll payments, and the complexities of employer employee payments. They also touch on recent crypto headlines and the SEC lawsuit against Ripple, and speculate on the potential adoption of FedNow in the FinTech industry.
Payroll processing involves managing government agencies, taxes, and state regulations to ensure accurate and timely payments.
Gusto aims to simplify payroll processing by offering additional features like the Gusto wallet, paycheck optimization, and solutions for hiring and paying international employees.
Deep dives
Understanding the Complexity of Payroll
Payroll is more complicated than it seems, involving employment laws, employee and employer tax filings, and adherence to state regulations. A payroll provider must navigate the intricacies of government agencies and taxes to ensure accurate and timely payments. While paying employees is relatively straightforward, the challenge lies in managing the various filings and deductions required by different states. Furthermore, there is no notification system to alert employers when state taxes are deducted, making it necessary to closely monitor accounts. Despite the complexities, Gusto aims to simplify payroll processing and offer additional features like its Gusto wallet.
The Expansion of Gusto's Offerings
Gusto, a payroll and HR services company, has expanded its offerings beyond traditional payroll processing. In addition to providing a user-friendly platform for employers, Gusto offers the Gusto wallet, combining checking and savings accounts with human capital management features. Employees can track time, view pay stubs, update tax forms, and even access TurboTax partnership benefits. Gusto has also partnered with April to introduce paycheck optimization, helping employees understand and optimize their tax withholdings to increase take-home pay.
The Challenges of Global Employment and Payroll
Global employment and payroll present unique challenges due to varying employment and labor laws, as well as tax regulations in different countries. Historically, it has been difficult for companies to hire full-time employees in other countries due to the complexity of compliance and regulations. However, companies like Gusto, along with partners like Remote, are working to address these challenges by offering solutions that facilitate hiring and paying international employees. Gusto aims to optimize and expedite cross-border payroll processing, making it faster and more efficient.
Exploring the Future of Payroll and Financial Services Innovation
Gusto is continuously seeking to innovate and enhance its payroll offerings. One area of focus is the exploration of instant payments and real-time payroll, potentially offering hourly pay to employees. The company aims to reduce risk and streamline employer-employee payments by potentially integrating employer banking with its existing employee banking capabilities. Additionally, Gusto is considering partnerships to provide Earned Wage Access (EWA) services within its wallet, addressing the growing demand for financial flexibility and timely access to earned wages. Furthermore, the company is exploring the possibilities of leveraging the Federal Reserve's FedNow system, although industry-wide adoption and specific use cases are still being evaluated.
In this episode, Reggie Young and Jeff Forkan of Gusto dive deep into payroll payments.
They share their thoughts about the process, working with sponsor banks, challenges in dealing with taxes, and enhancing cross-border payroll payments and transfers - all while benefiting both companies and employees.
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