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Read more on this topic Wednesday 10th February Looking for a better way to handle KiwiSaver and all your other payroll needs? Download a demo version today and see why so many companies are making the switch to the cheaper, easier and better supported payroll system.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 9th February The Ace Payroll Site Index is an alphabetical listing of items on our website - it makes searching for the items you wish to learn about quick and easy.
Read more on this topic Monday 8th February Saturday was Waitangi Day 2010. This tutorial shows you how to pay for the Waitangi Day public holiday in Ace Payroll.
Read more on this topic Friday 5th February I am thinking I may have to restructure my business, possibly laying off some employees. What is the best practice when it comes to doing this?
Read more on this topic Thursday 4th February Need a copy of the KiwiSaver Employer Guide? This PDF version of the guide opens in a new browser window.
Read more on this topic Wednesday 3rd February Need help with Ace Payroll? This page documents how to use the F1 Help Manual that is shipped with every copy of Ace Payroll and shows the ways it can be used to find what you are looking for.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 2nd February I have a casual employee who has recently become a permanent employee. How do I change their holiday pay from 8% each pay?
Read more on this topic Monday 1st February Want to automatically have your data backed up offsite every pay period? Our internet backup routine takes care of your data security, making sure an offsite backup is always available.
Read more on this topic Friday 29th January The minimum wage is $12.75 per hour from 1st April 2010. The training and new entrant minimum wage for workers aged 16 and 17 increased to $10.20 per hour.
Read more on this topic Thursday 28th January What are the different ways to access employee details from anywhere in Ace Payroll?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 27th January IRD Business Tax Update Issue 5 January/February 2010 is now available to read.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 26th January What different types of payslips are available for the Ace Payroll system? How do I go about ordering them?
Read more on this topic Monday 25th January Paying a bonus, commission, back pay, redundancy or retiring payment? This document shows you how to do this easily in Ace Payroll.
Read more on this topic Friday 22nd January Moving onto IR-File or considering it? This document shows you how to create the file in Ace Payroll and how to navigate the IRD website to import the file.
Read more on this topic Thursday 21st January Is there a place in Ace Payroll where I can record hours in lieu that have nothing to do with a public holiday? For example, if an employee works three hours on a Saturday and I wish to hold these in lieu?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 20th January There are times you need to pay an employee two different rates for the same period, such as when the minimum wage changes. This tutorial shows how to set up a new pay rate to handle the situation in Ace Payroll.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 19th January Not using Emailed Payslips yet? Learn how to set up the routine, decide which staff are to receive payslips by email, and start saving time, money and paper today.
Read more on this topic Monday 18th January From the 1st of April, the ACC Earner Premium increases from $1.70 to $2.00 per hundred dollars of taxable earnings. Read about the other legislative and software changes here.
Read more on this topic Friday 15th January Looking for help with Ace Payroll? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions where we answer well over one hundred questions about Ace Payroll with simple explanations and screenshots to demonstrate the answers.
Read more on this topic Thursday 14th January The IRD have asked me to include all of my staff on the monthly schedule, even the ones who are not being paid this month. Is this possible in Ace Payroll?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 13th January Need a copy of the KiwiSaver Employer Guide? This PDF version of the guide opens in a new browser window.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 12th January I have accidentally filed a pay for an employee and it is showing on my reports. How do I delete it?
Read more on this topic Monday 11th January The IRD have sent me a Special Tax Code form asking me to deduct tax at a certain percentage. How do I handle this in Ace Payroll?
Read more on this topic Friday 8th January A small business has been ordered to pay an employee $12,000 - including $6000 compensation for distress - after he was sacked for supplying cannabis to a workmate.
Read more on this topic Thursday 7th January Want to learn more about KiwiSaver? Our KiwiSaver Overview page links to all of the info we have on KiwiSaver, including entitlements, opt in and opt out rules and KiwiSaver reversals.
Read more on this topic Wednesday 6th January Looking for new payroll software? Our testimonials page contains comments made by our clients every day. Due to the number of testimonials, this page may take a moment to load.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 5th January This tutorial shows you how to pay for the New Year's public holidays when an employee works on one of these public holidays.
Read more on this topic Monday 4th January Is it possible to handle multiple frequencies in Ace Payroll, for example some people being paid weekly and others being paid fortnightly?
Read more on this topic Friday 1st January Happy New Year from the team at Ace Payroll. Our help desk continues to operate throughout the holiday period 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted.
Read more on this topic Thursday 31st December With New Year falling on a Friday and Saturday this year, how do I handle the Saturday? Are my staff that work Monday to Friday entitled to be paid for this day?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 30th December Is there a way I can record the hours my staff work each day, and report this on their payslip?
Read more on this topic Tuesday 29th December A Tauranga man who continually fell asleep on the job has been awarded $4000 for unjustified dismissal.
Read more on this topic Monday 28th December The IHC is seeking a lifeline from the Government as it grapples with the implications of an Employment Court case which could bankrupt it by forcing it to pay $80 million in backpay and an extra $20 million a year in wages.
Read more on this topic Friday 25th December Merry Christmas from the team at Ace Payroll. Our help desk continues to operate throughout the holiday period 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted.
Read more on this topic Thursday 24th December This tutorial shows you how to pay for Xmas public holidays when an employee works on one of these public holidays.


Our March 2010 Newsletter ships on Monday 8th February. See Changes on 1st April 2010




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Testimonials
"I love Ace Payroll more than I love my boyfriend". Yes, we have 100's more testimonials just like this!



Confused about KiwiSaver? We have lots of information to make it easy on an employer. Downloadable forms, readable tutorials, and quoted legislation where appropriate.



Frequently Asked Questions
Just about every question you could ever ask about the Ace Payroll program, all organised and easily accessible. Screen shots are included where appropriate, together with links to further information.



Getting Started Guide
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to use Ace Payroll!
The Getting Started Guide contains 16 pages of easy to read step by step instructions showing how to set up your staff on Ace Payroll and process your first pays.



Alphabetical Site Index
This index contains over a thousand entries in alphabetical order to all sorts of employment information, mostly within this web site. There are also links to relevant parts of the IRD web site, and some Government Departments.



Evaluation Guide
It's payroll day. Find out why these employers are so happy!

The Evaluation Guide contains 16 pages of pricing information, useful features, company information and much more.



Holiday & Leave
Everything you could ever want to know about holidays and leave including a fully browsable copy of the Holidays Act 2003, summaries on every leave type, and a description of every public holiday in New Zealand.



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If you employ staff in New Zealand, the Ace Payroll program helps you. Please do not hesitate to call for our assistance.

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