If you have an employee who lives in one state but drives across the border to work in yours, you might assume you need to withhold and remit income tax to both states. In some cases, you don’t. A number of neighboring states have worked out reciprocity agreements that let cross-border employees pay income tax […]
Read More Which States Have Reciprocal Agreements … and What Does That Mean?
When an employee relocates to another state, it can create new tax and payroll obligations for your business. You may need to: How you handle payroll for remote employees depends on where they physically perform work, not where your company is headquartered. When in doubt, talk with a tax professional to confirm state-specific rules. Understanding […]
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Yes, you can still file and deposit your own payroll taxes with payroll software, but only if your provider offers a basic or self-file plan. Some providers now require tax filing on every plan. Look for plans labeled “Basic,” “Self-file,” or “No tax filing,” such as Patriot Software’s Basic Payroll.
Read More Can You Still File Your Own Payroll Taxes If You Use Software?
Your small business has many options to run payroll. You could run payroll yourself or you can outsource it. Outsourcing payroll to a payroll software can be a great benefit for your business.
Read More Outsourcing Payroll to Online Software: Everything You Should Know
As 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.
Read More A Year-end Payroll Checklist to Finish the Year Strong
Lawn care season moves fast. One week, you’re mowing a handful of yards. Next, you’re turning away customers and hiring a few crew members just to keep up with the demand. And once you have employees, you have one more responsibility.
Read More Payroll for Lawn Care Businesses: How to Handle Seasonal Crews, Overtime, and More
Small business owners don’t have time for a sales call to find out how much administrative tools—like payroll software—charge. Instead, most want to see the price laid out on a provider’s website. In short, they want payroll pricing transparency.
Read More Payroll Pricing Transparency: What It Really Means, and Why It Matters
New employee forms are a staple of the onboarding process. Before an employee can legally begin working for your business, they need to fill out required forms. What forms do new employees need to fill out, and when are they due?
Read More Essential Forms Every New Employee Must Fill Out for a Smooth Payroll Setup
If you have employees, you need a reputable system for processing payroll, withholding taxes, and maintaining accurate records. There are a few ways you can run payroll, and each comes with a price tag. So, how much does payroll cost?
Read More How Much Does Payroll Cost? How to Know If You’re Overpaying for Payroll Services
Have you avoided retirement plans because of the large fees and time-consuming administration? If so, I’m happy to tell you that things have changed. There are more options than ever, including a plan that has no fees or recordkeeping requirements for employers. Not to mention, you may no longer have a choice. Several states have […]
Read More Top Small Business Retirement Plans: What to Offer and How Payroll Integrates With 401(k)s