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Remote Work Map: The States With the Most People Working from Home
December 4, 2025Remote work may have taken the nation by storm during the pandemic, but it isn’t evenly distributed across the USA. For example, Colorado and Massachusetts have a significantly higher remote-work rate than Mississippi and Alabama.
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No Tax on Overtime: What to Know in 2025
December 3, 2025Key Takeaways: The new “no tax on overtime” rule, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), introduces a major change for workers. Here’s what you need to know:
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401(k) Contribution Limits 2026, Plus IRA Contribution Limits & More [Chart]
November 21, 2025How much can employees contribute to their retirement plans? Whether investing in a 401(k), IRA, or another retirement plan, you and your team should understand the rules and limits for 2026. Use our quick-reference chart to learn 401(k) contribution limits 2026, IRA contribution limits, and more.
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How to Generate a W-2: Use Software or Manually Fill in the Form
November 14, 2025The year-end and new year are filled with payroll responsibilities, like filing and distributing Forms W-2 to your team. But first, you need to know how to generate a W-2 form for your employees.
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What Is Bonus Pay?
November 12, 2025When you first start your business and hire employees, you might be worried about how you’ll make payroll each pay period. But once your business is firmly planted, you might be able to give more money to your employees. One thing you might want to offer employees is bonus pay.
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A Year-end Payroll Checklist to Finish the Year Strong
November 12, 2025As the year comes to a close, you might be gung-ho about all the goals you want to achieve next year. But before you can get the ball rolling in the new year, you must wrap up some things in the current year, including your payroll.
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Tips vs. Auto-Gratuities (Service Charges): Why It Matters for Payroll
November 12, 2025If your employees earn money directly from customers—at a restaurant, salon, hotel, or bar—you already know how confusing tip reporting can be. The IRS draws a very specific line between tips and auto-gratuities (aka, service charges), and the difference affects payroll taxes, employee reporting, and even year-end W-2s. Let’s break it down in plain English. […]
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Top Questions About Health Insurance Small Business Owners Ask
November 4, 2025So, you’re thinking about offering health benefits to your small business employees. Entering the world of health insurance can be overwhelming. From choosing a plan to claiming tax incentives, you might have questions about health insurance.
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How to Choose Health Insurance Plans for Your Small Business
November 3, 2025Fifty-four percent of businesses with three or more workers (and 98% of businesses with at least 200 employees) offer health benefits. If you’re thinking of jumping on the bandwagon, you might have questions. How much does health insurance cost? What kind of health benefits do your employees want? Read on to learn how to choose […]
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