As we move into the second half of the year, it’s a great time to revisit important deadlines, stay alert to evolving threats, and take a second look at the technologies we’re increasingly relying on. Here are three key things to keep on your radar.
Pennsylvania’s Annual Report Filing Deadline Is June 30.
If your business is registered in Pennsylvania, don’t miss the new state-mandated filing requirement. All LLCs, corporations, and other entities must submit their annual report to the Pennsylvania Department of State, a change that took effect this year.
Annual filing reports must be filed online, and there is a $7 fee (except for non-profits).
Filing deadlines are as follows:
- Corporations and non-profits: June 30, 2025
- Limited Liability Companies, domestic and foreign: September 30, 2025
- All other associations (limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, business trusts, professional associations) domestic and foreign: December 31, 2025
Filing is required annually moving forward, and failing to do so could eventually lead to administrative dissolution. Need a refresher? Our blog breaks down everything you need to know, including what to file and where.
Payroll Fraud Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Protect Your Business.
Payroll fraud is evolving and getting more convincing. One common scam involves fraudulent requests to change direct deposit information, often made to look like they’re coming from one of your employees.
Here are a few key tips to help safeguard your payroll:
- Verify changes verbally: Call employees directly to confirm any payroll or banking updates.
- Check email addresses closely: Look for small typos or unfamiliar domains.
- Use official forms only: Require secure, approved documents for direct deposit changes.
- Avoid Green Dot cards: These are frequently used in fraudulent schemes.
- Encrypt sensitive data: Never send private info via unprotected email.
- Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA): Preferably to a mobile phone, not an email address.
For everyday scam protection, follow these suggestions:
- Don’t open attachments or links from unknown senders.
- Never process payroll changes based on email alone.
- Be wary of urgent or unusual requests for personal or financial data.
One last tip? If you don’t already have cybersecurity insurance, now’s the time to consider it.
Don’t Believe Everything the Robot Tells You
AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful, but they’re not foolproof. One of the biggest risks with artificial intelligence is a phenomenon known as AI hallucination, which is when a chatbot confidently presents incorrect or entirely made-up information.
A 2023 study found that AI systems hallucinate facts up to 27% of the time, and nearly half of all AI-generated content contained some kind of factual error.
Some examples are funny. like being told to use glue to adhere cheese to pizza crust. Others are far more serious, especially when users don’t realize the information is wrong, like a fabricated legal citation, invented statistics, or a phony business recommendation.
Bottom line: Just because something sounds right doesn’t mean it is right. Always double-check facts with a reliable, human-vetted source.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions about any of these topics? Whether you need help filing your annual report, want to tighten up your payroll security, or are unsure what tech tools make sense for your business, we’re here to help. Call 215-723-4881 with any questions.