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Bret Asmussen

Bret is the Chief Operating Officer at CSI Accounting & Payroll, a role he stepped into in 2024. He began his journey with CSI in 2007, starting in a marketing position and eventually becoming the Payroll Department Manager, where he played a key role in helping CSI's expansion and long-term success. His background in sales and management – along with a degree in Computer Networking and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) title – continues to serve him well in a dynamic environment as he leads the way for our Minnesota office.

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What Happens to Small Business Owners if Social Security Runs Out?

May 7th, 2025|5 min read

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Not Sure if a Fringe Benefit Is Taxable? Your Payroll Provider Knows.

April 11th, 2025|7 min read

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Wrote an Employee a Check? Why Your Payroll Provider Needs to Know – Every Time

April 4th, 2025|4 min read

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What Is Weighted (AKA Blended) Overtime? How Do You Calculate It?

March 14th, 2025|8 min read

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They Promise Speed, We Promise Accuracy. Here's Why CSI's Payroll Setup Takes at Least 2 Weeks.

March 8th, 2025|8 min read

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Why Multi-State Payroll Costs More

March 6th, 2025|5 min read

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How to Reduce Payroll Taxes for Small Businesses

November 18th, 2024|8 min read

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9 Red Flags That Your Payroll Is Wrong

November 10th, 2024|6 min read

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What Different Types of Advice Does a Payroll Specialist Provide?

November 6th, 2024|5 min read

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Do I Need Payroll Software or a Payroll Company for One Employee?

October 28th, 2024|4 min read

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Sole Props, Contractors, & S-Corps: Can You Be On Payroll and Self-Employed?

October 21st, 2024|4 min read

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What Is My State Unemployment Tax Rate?

October 19th, 2024|4 min read

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If I’m Inputting My Payroll Data, What Is CSI Doing for Me?

October 17th, 2024|6 min read

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What Happens if a Business Doesn’t Pay or Withhold Unemployment Taxes?

October 14th, 2024|4 min read

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What Small Businesses Do When a Former Employee Files for Unemployment

October 12th, 2024|7 min read

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All About Form 940: Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return

October 4th, 2024|4 min read

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All About Form 941: Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return

October 1st, 2024|5 min read

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Trump & Harris Agree: No Taxes on Tips. What This Means for Small Businesses & Employees

September 12th, 2024|6 min read

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Why Should You Tip in Cash (Or Not)?

September 8th, 2024|5 min read

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Do Business Owners Have to Pay Unemployment on Themselves?

August 6th, 2024|5 min read

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