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Caitlin Kapolas

Caitlin Kapolas is a content creator and marketing professional at Lift HCM, specializing in educational content for business owners, HR leaders, and payroll professionals. She writes about payroll, HR administration, compliance, workforce management, benefits, recruiting, and human capital management technology. Drawing from her background in account management and client experience, Caitlin focuses on creating clear, helpful resources that answer real employer questions and support more informed decision-making.

W-2 vs 1099 Compliance Checklist for Employers (2027 Filing Season)

Taxes | Compliance | Checklists | W-2 Forms | 1099 Forms

W-2 vs 1099 Compliance Checklist for Employers (2027 Filing Season)

December 30th, 2025|10 min read

Master Payroll Record Retention: FLSA, IRS, and I-9 Compliance Guide

Payroll | Compliance

Master Payroll Record Retention: FLSA, IRS, and I-9 Compliance Guide

December 23rd, 2025|7 min read

IRS W-2 E-Filing: The 10-Form Rule & Electronic Delivery

Taxes | Compliance

IRS W-2 E-Filing: The 10-Form Rule & Electronic Delivery

December 18th, 2025|9 min read

2026 Employer Tax Compliance: Key Permanent Provisions & Benefit Updates

Taxes | Benefits | Compliance

2026 Employer Tax Compliance: Key Permanent Provisions & Benefit Updates

December 16th, 2025|5 min read

Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in HCM: The Essential 2026 Guide

Human Capital Management | Workforce | Employee Experience

Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in HCM: The Essential 2026 Guide

December 11th, 2025|9 min read

What Health Coverage Is Reported on W-2s? Your ACA Box 12 Guide

Compliance | ACA

What Health Coverage Is Reported on W-2s? Your ACA Box 12 Guide

December 9th, 2025|10 min read

What Happens When Employee Data Gets Stolen? The $4.88M Answer

Security | Compliance | Employee Experience

What Happens When Employee Data Gets Stolen? The $4.88M Answer

December 4th, 2025|9 min read

Form I-9 & E-Verify Updates 2026: What Employers Must Know

Compliance | Updates

Form I-9 & E-Verify Updates 2026: What Employers Must Know

December 2nd, 2025|6 min read

Avoid Illinois SUI Tax Fines: Key Steps for 2026 Compliance

Taxes | Compliance

Avoid Illinois SUI Tax Fines: Key Steps for 2026 Compliance

November 26th, 2025|6 min read

Payroll Errors: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Payroll | Solutions | Problems

Payroll Errors: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

November 20th, 2025|6 min read

What Is Form 1099-K? IRS Thresholds, Rules, and Reporting Changes Explained

Taxes | Compliance

What Is Form 1099-K? IRS Thresholds, Rules, and Reporting Changes Explained

November 18th, 2025|7 min read

5 Questions Your Accountant Wishes You'd Ask Before Choosing Payroll Software

Payroll | Accounting | Technology | Cost

5 Questions Your Accountant Wishes You'd Ask Before Choosing Payroll Software

November 13th, 2025|9 min read

Outsourced Payroll vs. Hiring a Manager: Cost & Risk Analysis

Payroll | Hiring | Cost

Outsourced Payroll vs. Hiring a Manager: Cost & Risk Analysis

November 11th, 2025|7 min read