Benefits Archives

\ \ How to build a robust benefits package \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/employee-benefits-package/index.html) \ \ How do retirement benefits and participation compare by company size? \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/benefits-by-company-size/index.html) \ \ How Gusto Retirement simplifies multi-entity 401(k) plan compliance \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/multi-entity-401k-plan-compliance/index.html) \ \ How accountants can help their clients unlock 401(k) success \ \ Caleb Newquist | CPA (inactive) | Editor-at-Large, Gusto | Former Founding Editor, Going Concern](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/accountant-client-success/index.html) \ \ An end-of-year checkup: 8 tips for 401(k) plan sponsors \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/end-of-year-tips-for-plan-sponsors/index.html) \ \ Contribute to Last Year's IRA with Carryback Contributions \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/ira-carryback-contributions/index.html) \ \ The Case for Auto-Enrollment: How It Can Boost Participation and Retirement Readiness \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/automatic-enrollment/index.html) \ \ What are Starter 401(k) plans? \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/starter-401k/index.html) \ \ Breaking down the difference between Traditional and Roth 401(k) Contributions \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/traditional-vs-roth-401k/index.html) \ \ 401(k) Eligibility Playbook: An Employer's Guide to Rules, Requirements, and Tracking \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/eligibility-requirements/index.html) \ \ IRA 101: What they are and how they can help you save for retirement \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/ira-basics/index.html) \ \ 401(k) plans vs. Roth IRAs: Everything savers need to know \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/roth-ira-vs-401k/index.html) \ \ Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans: A Guide for Business Owners in 2026 \ \ Aliza Altman](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/safe-harbor-401k-plan/index.html) \ \ The Ultimate Guide to Solo 401(k)s \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/solo-401k/index.html) \ \ What is a 401(k) Plan and Should You Participate? \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/should-i-invest-in-401k/index.html) \ \ Safe Harbor + small business: a look at the data \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/safe-harbor-small-business/index.html) \ \ How to balance paying off student loans while saving for retirement \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/student-debt-vs-retirement-saving/index.html) \ \ 401(k) vs. 403(b) plans: A guide for employers \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/retirement/403b-retirement/index.html) \ \ Everything You Need to Know About Offering Health Insurance \ \ Emily Starbuck Gerson](/content/resources/articles/benefits/health-insurance/guide-offering-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ How to choose a small business 401(k) provider \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/how-to-choose-small-business-401k-provider/index.html) \ \ Is it time to rebalance my 401(k)? \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/rebalance-401k/index.html) \ \ Taking care of business: ERISA fiduciary duties of a 401(k) plan sponsor \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/erisa-fiduciary-duties/index.html) \ \ 401(k) glossary: Your guide to retirement terminology \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/retirement-terms/index.html) \ \ The basics of compound interest and dollar-cost averaging \ \ Aliza Altman](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/compound-interest-retirement/index.html) \ \ Evolution and history of the 401(k) \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k-history/index.html) \ \ 401(k) vs Profit Sharing: What You Need to Know \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/profit-sharing-vs-401k/index.html) \ \ 401(k) vs. SIMPLE IRA: Which retirement plan is better for your business? \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/simple-ira-vs-401k/index.html) \ \ 401(k) Nondiscrimination Tests: How to Stay Compliant \ \ Aliza Altman](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/nondiscrimination-testing/index.html) \ \ 401(k) vs. IRAs: What's the difference and which is better for saving for retirement? \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/ira-vs-401k/index.html) \ \ 401(k) Profit Sharing Plans: How they Work for Everyone \ \ Elizabeth Bell](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/profit-sharing/index.html) \ \ Years of Service Awards: Tips for Recognizing Employee Tenure \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/years-of-service-awards/index.html) \ \ What Are Voluntary Benefits? \ \ Nora Marsh](/content/resources/articles/benefits/voluntary-benefits/index.html) \ \ What Is Earned Wage Access? \ \ Barbara C. Neff](/content/resources/articles/benefits/earned-wage-access/index.html) \ \ Find Out if You’re a Business Owner and an Employee—and How This Impacts Your Taxes & Benefits \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/business-finance/self-employed-employee/index.html) \ \ State Retirement Mandates in 2026: A Current Breakdown by State \ \ Gusto Editors](/content/resources/states/retirementmandates/index.html) \ \ 17 Employee Benefits That Are Actually Worth the Investment \ \ Susan Shain](/content/resources/articles/benefits/creative-employee-benefits/index.html) \ \ How Small Businesses Can Offer Childcare Benefits \ \ Sarah Hall](/content/resources/articles/benefits/child-care-benefit/index.html) \ \ April 2026: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/april-2026-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ March 2026: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/march-2026-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ March Benefits Brief: Smarter Benefits Renewals and Tax-Wise Benefits Tips \ \ Leah Brite](/content/blog-support/march-benefits-brief/index.html) \ \ What is a 1099-R? A Guide to Understanding IRS Form 1099-R for Employers \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/articles/taxes/what-is-a-1099-r/index.html) \ \ What is CalSavers? Your Guide to California’s Retirement Savings Program \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/states/california/calsavers/index.html) \ \ Crime Victim Leave Rights: What Employers Should Know in 2026 \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/crime-victim-leave-laws/index.html) \ \ What’s a 529 Plan? Can I Offer a 529 Plan as an Employee Benefit? \ \ Matt Mansfield](/content/resources/articles/benefits/529-college-savings-plan/index.html) \ \ January 2026: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/january-2026-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ February 2026: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/february-2026-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ The Complete Guide to Employee Health Benefits for 2026 \ \ Olivia Jones](/content/resources/articles/benefits/employee-health-benefits/index.html) \ \ 18 Employee Benefit Examples to Consider Offering in 2026 \ \ Gusto Editors](/content/resources/articles/benefits/employee-benefit-examples/index.html) December Benefits Brief: Smarter Benefits, Made for What’s Next \ \ Leah Brite \ \ December 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/december-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ Small Businesses Continue to Offer Health Insurance, Despite Soaring Costs \ \ Tom Bowen](/content/resources/gusto-insights/smbs-continue-to-offer-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ Can You Allow Employees to Have a Negative PTO Balance? \ \ Matt Mansfield](/content/resources/articles/benefits/pto/negative-pto-balance/index.html) \ \ A Simple Guide to Health Insurance Enrollment: How to Select the Right Coverage for You \ \ Conor Ryan](/content/resources/articles/benefits/health-insurance/choose-health-insurance-employees/index.html) \ \ November 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/november-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ What’s California State Disability Insurance (CASDI)? \ \ Jennifer Keck](/content/resources/articles/payroll/what-casdi/index.html) \ \ October 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/october-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ September Benefits Brief: Open Enrollment, Made Easier \ \ Leah Brite](/content/resources/newsletter/september-benefits-brief/index.html) \ \ September 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/september-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ August 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/august-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ What’s the Difference Between Fully-Insured, Self-Insured, and Level-Funded Health Plans? \ \ Barbara C. Neff](/content/resources/articles/benefits/self-insured-vs-fully-insured-health-plans/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to Vermont’s VT Saves Program \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/vermont/vt-saves/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to RetirePath Virginia \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/virginia/retirepathvirginia/index.html) The Quarterly Benefits Feature Picks \ \ Leah Brite \ \ The Employer’s Guide to New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/new-york/secure-choice-savings/index.html) \ \ July 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/july-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ June Benefits Brief: Simpler Renewals, More Carriers, and Compliance Help \ \ Leah Brite](/content/resources/newsletter/june-benefits-brief/index.html) \ \ What Are Employee Benefits? Your Complete Guide \ \ Olivia Jones](/content/resources/articles/benefits/what-are-employee-benefits-the-complete-guide/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to New Mexico’s Work and Save Act \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/new-mexico/work-and-save-act/index.html) \ \ June 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/june-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to Massachusetts’ CORE Plan \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/massachusetts/coreplan/index.html) \ \ May 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/may-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ What is MERIT? Your Guide to Maine’s Retirement Savings Program \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/states/maine/merit/index.html) \ \ What is the Colorado SecureSavings Program? \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/states/colorado/securechoice/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to Illinois’ Secure Choice Program \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/illinois/securechoice/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/hawaii/hawaiiretirementsavings/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to Connecticut’s Retirement Savings Program: MyCTSavings \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/connecticut/myctsavings/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to the Washington Saves Program \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/washington/washingtonsaves/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to MarylandSaves \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/maryland/marylandsaves/index.html) \ \ April 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/april-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ March 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/march-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to The New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program \ \ Christine Porretta](/content/resources/states/new-jersey/secure-choice-savings-program/index.html) \ \ February 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/february-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ January 2025: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/january-2025-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ December 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/december-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ November 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/november-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ What is OregonSaves? Guide to Oregon’s Retirement Savings Program \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/states/oregon/oregonsaves/index.html) \ \ October 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/october-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ September 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/september-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ August 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/august-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ When Cybersecurity Leaders Depart: Offboarding Best Practices \ \ Jeanine Johnson](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/offboard-cso-cio/index.html) \ \ Simplify Benefits Management with Gusto’s Latest Features \ \ Gusto Editors](/content/resources/articles/benefits/benefits-management-with-gusto-features/index.html) \ \ How Does Mileage Reimbursement Work? \ \ Gusto Editors](/content/resources/articles/benefits/mileage-reimbursement/index.html) \ \ July 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/july-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ New National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Joint Employer Rule Explained \ \ Paulette Stout](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/joint-employer-rule/index.html) \ \ June 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/june-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ California’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know \ \ Paulette Stout](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/california-sick-leave-law/index.html) \ \ Tips for Employers to Help Workers Reduce Work from Home (WFH) Burnout \ \ Paulette Stout](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/reduce-wfh-burnout/index.html) \ \ May 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/may-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ How Do I Set up a 401(k) for My Small Business? \ \ Jenna Lee](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/how-do-i-set-up-a-401k-for-my-company/index.html) \ \ 12 of the Most Common Employee 401(k) Questions, Answered \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/10-of-the-most-common-employee-401k-questions/index.html) \ \ How to Create the Best Work From Home (WFH) Office Setup \ \ Paulette Stout](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/best-home-office-setup/index.html) \ \ April 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/april-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ Looking to Offer a 401(k)? Here Are the Tax Benefits and Credits You Can Bank On \ \ Gusto Editors](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/401k-tax-benefits-credits/index.html) \ \ Small Business 401(k) Plans: What to Know as an Employer \ \ Jamie Wiebe](/content/resources/articles/benefits/401k/401k/index.html) \ \ March 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/march-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ February 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/february-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ January 2024: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/january-2024-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ The Economy Explained: What to expect in Austin, Texas in 2024 \ \ Tom Bowen](/content/resources/states/texas/economy-explained-austin/index.html) \ \ All Equity Isn’t Created Equally: How to Explain Equity Compensation to Attract Top Talent \ \ Brett Wysopal](/content/resources/articles/business-finance/how-to-explain-equity/index.html) \ \ October 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/october-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ November 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/november-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ December 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/december-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ The Employer’s Guide to Illinois Mandatory Paid Leave \ \ Kim Porter](/content/resources/articles/benefits/pto/illinois-mandatory-paid-leave/index.html) \ \ July 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/july-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ September 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/september-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ August 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/august-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ Gusto Survey: More New Businesses Offered Health Insurance Than Flexible Work in 2022 \ \ Caleb Newquist | CPA (inactive) | Editor-at-Large, Gusto | Former Founding Editor, Going Concern](/content/resources/articles/hr/hiring/health-insurance-vs-flexible-work/index.html) \ \ June 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/june-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ What Benefits Do New Businesses Provide for Employees? \ \ Caleb Newquist | CPA (inactive) | Editor-at-Large, Gusto | Former Founding Editor, Going Concern](/content/resources/articles/hr/hiring/new-business-employee-benefits/index.html) \ \ The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Explained \ \ Isabel Tejada](/content/resources/articles/benefits/health-insurance/pcori-form-720/index.html) \ \ Can I have an FSA and an HSA at the same time? \ \ Barbara C. Neff](/content/resources/articles/benefits/health-insurance/fsa-hsa/index.html) What’s CalSavers? \ \ Jamie Wiebe \ \ May 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/may-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ What’s a 409A Valuation and Do I Need One? \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/business-finance/409a-valuation/index.html) \ \ Employee Retention Bonus: What Is It and How Does It Work? \ \ Gusto Editors](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/retention-bonus/index.html) \ \ Types of Employee Benefits: An Updated 2023 Guide for Employers \ \ Olivia Jones](/content/resources/articles/benefits/types-of-employee-benefits/index.html) \ \ April 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/april-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ When Laying off Employees, Here’s How to Include Equity in Your Severance Packages \ \ Frederik Mijnhardt](/content/resources/articles/hr/team-management/equity-in-severance-agreement/index.html) \ \ How to Set Up a Small Business Employee Benefits Program in 2023 \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/articles/benefits/small-business-employee-benefits/index.html) \ \ Why Employee Benefits are Important in 2023 \ \ Olivia Jones](/content/resources/articles/benefits/why-employee-benefits-are-important/index.html) \ \ The 15 Best Employee Benefits to Offer in 2023 \ \ Feli Oliveros](/content/resources/articles/benefits/best-employee-benefits/index.html) \ \ March 2023: The Small Business Owner’s HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Tax Compliance Deadlines \ \ Paige Smith](/content/resources/articles/taxes/march-2023-compliance-tax-deadlines/index.html) \ \ What Is a Payroll Advance? Everything Employers Need to Know \ \ Dana Miranda](/content/resources/articles/payroll/payroll-advance/index.html) \ \ What are Employee Insurance Benefits? 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