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What Employers Should Know About Child Support Withholding

What Small Businesses Should Know About FICA

A Closer Look at After-Tax Deductions

What is Backup Withholding?

What is Form 8027?

A Closer Look at Imputed Income

What Are Non-Taxable Sources of Income?

A Look at Deferred Compensation Plans

What is Bonus Pay?

What is Commission?

Filing an Annual Wage Report

Recovery of Back Pay Under the FLSA Law

What is an ABA Number?

What is a Payroll Register?

Pros and Cons of Direct Deposit

A Look at Qualified Pre-Tax Deductions

What is a Lookback Period?

An Overview of Payroll Deductions

What Are Prevailing Wages?

What is Local Income Tax?

A Look at Jury Duty Pay

Overtime as Defined by the FLSA

What is Form 941?

What is New Hire Reporting?

What is a Federal Legal Holiday?

What are Disposable Earnings?

A Look at Experience Rating Modification

Filing a Tax Extension: What You Need to Know

What is Form 944?

Offering Paid Time Off to Employees Can Simplify Payroll

What is Form 8655?

What Small Businesses Should Know About FMLA Rules

What is Federal Income Tax?

What is a Cost-of-Living Adjustment?

Employee Pay Adjustment: What Employers Must Know

What is an Independent Contractor?

Patriot Software Introduces Online Applicant Tracking Software

What is Minimum Wage?

What is Mileage Reimbursement?

What is a W-3?

7 Common Payroll Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

How to Choose a Fair Pay Rate for Employees

Non-Exempt Employees and the Fair Labor Standards Act

What is the FLSA?

What Are the Different Types of IRA?

How Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Can Help Your Business

Tips for Specifying Earning Types and Analyzing Usage

How Offering Variable Pay Can Work for Your Company

IRS Updates 941 Form for 2012 Payroll Taxes

What Are Payroll Taxes?

Tips on Determining Filing Status

Payroll Tax Cut Extended Through 2012

To Which Employees Do Regular Hours and Overtime Apply?

When Is the W-4 Exemption Deadline?

Free Resource: Employer Rates and Limits for 2012

Employers: Don't Miss the January 31 Deadline

The Basics of the Draw Against Commission System

Understanding Take-Home Pay

Postal Service Hikes Cost of First-Class Postage

The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011

Fringe Benefits: What Employers Need to Know

Understanding Tax Forms: What is a W-2?

Avoid These Common Errors on the W-2 Form

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2011 Form 940

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline for This Year

Don't Forget About the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

Exempt Employees Must Meet Specific Qualifications

The Benefits of Flexible Work Schedules

Year-To-Date Payroll Earnings

President Signs Temporary Payroll Tax Cut into Law

Washington State Raises Minimum Wage for 2012 Payroll

Colorado Minimum Wage to Increase in 2012

Vermont Minimum Wage Increases for 2012

Oregon 2012 Minimum Wage to Increase

Arizona Raises Minimum Wage for Payroll

Montana Raises Minimum Wage for 2012

Claiming Tax Credits for Dependent Children

Don't Let Payroll Withholding Tax Your Accounting Process

DECOR Notices to Employers Reinstated in 2011

What is Garnishment?

How Holiday Work Pay Works for Employees

Ohio Minimum Wage Increases in 2012

Florida Minimum Wage to Increase in 2012

IRS Announces 2012 Mileage Rates

Download Our Free Checklist for W-2 and W-3 Forms

IRS Issues Updated 940 Form for 2011

2011 Circular E Documents Important Tax Deadlines

Cost-of-Living Adjustment Announced

New Law Offers Tax Credits for Hiring Unemployed Veterans

What is Withholding?

What is a Reasonable Accommodation?

Limited Time Offer: Free Payroll Set-Up Package

CLASS Long-Term Care Program Suspended

What Is Workers' Compensation?

IRS Announces 2012 Limits for Retirement Plans

IRS Keeps High-Low Per Diem Method, Updates Rates and Cities

What is FUTA Tax?

What is a 1099-MISC?

Need Help with Receivables? Download Our Sample Collection Letter

What is a W-2?

What is an HSA?

Download our Free Background Check Decision Matrix

What Can An Employer Do With Forfeited FSA Funds?

What is an FSA?

How Do I Conduct Drug Tests for Job Candidates?

IRS Program Lets Employers Admit to Worker Misclassification

How Do I Make a Job Offer?

How Do I Check References?

Why Should I Check References?

The Hiring Process: Evaluating Job Candidates

Hiring Guide: Conducting An Interview

Hiring Guide: Interview Questions to Avoid

Hiring Guide: Preparing for a Candidate Interview

Interview Questions: 25 Great Ideas

What is E-Verify?

The EEO-1 Report: Filing Instructions for Employers

Don't Panic: Sage Advice for Employers in Rough Times

How to Write a Job Ad that Attracts -- Not Repels!

Great Ways to Motivate Employees on Your Payroll

COBRA Subsidy for Laid-Off Employees Expires This Month

Hiring: The Rules of Conducting Background Checks

How to Raise Capital: Get Our FREE Whitepaper

President Proposes Business Tax Credit for Hiring Veterans

Payroll News: America’s Jobs Progress for July

Payroll Question of the Day: How Should I Pay Myself?

Hiring: Are Background Checks Really Necessary?

Adding Disabled Employees to Your Payroll: Info for Employers

Summer Day Camp Expenses May Qualify for IRS Tax Credit

Payroll News: IRS to Change Allowed Per Diem Methods

IRS Rules Will Weed Out "Ghost" Tax Preparers

I Lost My PIN for EFTPS Payroll Deposits and Lived to Tell About It

Patriot Software Rolls Out New Payroll Referral Program

Payroll Alert: Working Kids Aren't Exempt from Taxes

Payroll Mystery Solved: Where in the World is Form 941?

Payroll Question of the Day: A Mandate for Paid Sick Leave?

Ohio's Estate Tax Repeal Offers Boost to Small Business Payroll

FUTA Surtax Set to Expire, Adding Confusion for Payroll Managers

Don't Be Fooled by Latest Phishing Email Scam, IRS Warns

Payroll, Other Technology Advances Help Employers Compete

Gas Prices Got You Down? IRS Ups Mileage Rates for Rest of 2011

Payroll News: Iowa Latest State to Require EFTs for Child Support

Texas Employers Add Big to Their Payroll

Payroll: The Dept. of Labor Has An App for That!

Payroll Tax Record-Keeping: IRS Requirements

Could a Payroll Tax Break Be in the Future for Employers?

Is Your Business Prepared for a Natural Disaster?

Payroll News: Employers Call for More Competitive Workforce

Florida Employers: A New Minimum Wage for Payroll

Paperless Payroll: Pros and Cons

Do You Qualify for Health Care Tax Credit? IRS Worksheet Tells All

Employees and Independent Contractors: What's the Difference?

Business Owners: How Did Your State Do in the Latest Census?

Payroll Alert: HSA Contribution Limits Higher for 2012

Payroll News: Employers Discriminating Against the Unemployed?

Use Form 941-X to Correct Payroll Tax Errors

How Are You, REALLY?

Happy Small Business Week to You!

Consider Payroll Options Designed to Help Your Small Business

Advantages of Running Payroll as a Seasonal Employer

Economy on Upswing? U.S. Employers Add to Payroll

Brush Up on FLSA Rules Before Adding Teens to Payroll

Your Papers, Please? Payroll Update on Form I-9

Best Ways to Engage Employees on Your Payroll

What's a DECOR Notice? Another Payroll Mystery Solved

Switching Payroll, Other Systems to the Cloud? Points to Consider

Find Out Where Your Federal Payroll Tax Dollars Are Going

Payroll News: President Obama Repeals 1099 Reporting Rules

Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips for Procrastinators

Riding the Wave: A Story of an American Business

Payroll Managers: Note Changes to 2011 Form 941

Deadline Approaches to Electronically Submit W-2s for Payroll

Remember Payroll Tax Deadlines with Calendar Connector

Does the U.S. Really Have a Debt Problem?

A Closer Look: On-Call Time and Employee Payroll

Payroll Mystery Solved: Code CC in Box 12 of the W-2

IRS Corrects Error Regarding HIRE Act, Payroll Tax Deposits

Payroll Professionals: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Stays for 2011

2011 Circular E Answers Your Payroll Questions

IRS Small Business Tax Calendar Helps With Payroll

IRS Now Accepts 1040s; Payroll, Other Tax Forms Delayed

Adding Employees to Payroll Offers Tax Benefits for Businesses

A Recap of Recent Tax Changes Affecting Payroll

Deadline for Personal and Payroll Taxes Extended

How to Re-issue a W-2 for Employees on Your Payroll

W-4 Exemption Deadline Can Affect Your Payroll

Correcting W-2s for Employees on Your Payroll

Trust Patriot PAY Payroll Software to Save You Time and Money

Free Income Tax Filing Assistance for Employees

Employers: Important Payroll Tax Deadline Ahead

Tell Your Employees About the IRS Free File Program

401(k) Plan Testing Starts....NOW!

A Quick Update for Employers on the Earned Income Tax Credit

What Is Payroll?

How to Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for Your Business

Payroll Tax Cut Gives Employees More Take-Home Pay in 2011

Closing a Business? Here's a Checklist

10 Ways to Avoid Charity Scams (and Get Smart About Giving)

Changes Ahead for Employers Making Federal Payroll Tax Deposits

When’s the Best Time to Switch Your Payroll Provider?

IRS Announces 2011 Mileage Rates for Business

Internships: To Pay or Not to Pay?

6 Great Ways to Learn Payroll

Direct Deposit Can Help Boost Employee Savings

DOL Cracks Down On Retirement Plan Contributions

Making Sense of Business Payroll Options

Adopting Energy-Saving Ideas Can Save Your Business Money

Health Reform Checklist For Open Enrollment

Going Green Can Save Your Business Money

Healthcare Reform Update: Grandfathered Plan Definition Has Changed

Six States Will Increase Minimum Wage 1/1/11

IRS Tax Calendar For Small Businesses

Depositing 401(k) Contributions On Time

November 15th Deadline For Medicare Part D Notices

Does Your State Require Time Off To Vote?

IRS Limits for 2011 Remain Unchanged

Following The Fair Credit Reporting Act

Employer Credit Checks Under Fire

Does Your 401(k) Plan Allow Loans?

Massachusetts Employers Must Change Job Apps by 11/4/10

W-2 Health Cost Reporting Delayed One Year

DOL “Can Help” Employees Report Payroll Violations

IRS Issues New Per Diem Rates

When An Employee Is Called For Jury Duty

Misclassifying Independent Contractors - More Legislation Pending

Businesses in Mississippi Can Use Our Online Payroll Software

Reminder: EEO-1 Reports Due September 30

Do Your Employees Have Enough Life Insurance?

DOL Explains How Target Date Funds Work

No More Advance Earned Income Credit in 2011

DOT Drug Test Standards To Change October 1st

IRS Guidance on OTC Meds for FSA’s in 2011

Do You Pay Employees Per Diem?

DOL Offers Info for Expiring COBRA Subsidies

Advantages of Employee Direct Deposit

Prepare Your Payroll System – Health Costs Reported On W-2’s in 2011

Businesses in Alaska Can Use Our Online Payroll Software

401k Investment Policy Statement - Free Sample Template

Does Your 401k Plan Have an Investment Committee?

401k Plans: Are You A Fiduciary?

Over The Counter Meds and FSA’s in 2011

FSA vs. HSA – What’s the Difference?

Online Payroll Software for Companies in Idaho

DC Offers Tax Amnesty Thru 9/30/10

IRS Issues More HIRE Act FAQ's

Ohio Employers: BWC Rate Notices Now Electronic

The CLASS Act: Facts and Fallacies About Long Term Care Insurance

Making Corrections On Form I-9

What Is A Form I-9?

Electronic Signing And Storage of I-9's

Health Care Reform: Dependent Coverage To Age 26

Unemployment Benefits Restored and Extended

Health Care Reform: Lifetime and Annual Limits Rules

Health Care Reform: What Is A Grandfathered Plan?

Health Care Reform Update: Preventive Care Rules Clarified

Ohio Mandating Electronic Child Support Payments

Earned Income Credit - What Is It and How Does It Work?

Annual EEO Reporting – Are You Ready?

IRS Alerts Public to Ongoing Identity Theft Scams

Red Flags Rule – Does It Apply to Your Business?

Information About IRS Notices to Businesses

New Patient’s Bill of Rights

Online Payroll Software for Companies in Connecticut

New Tax Credit for Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Projects

Retirement Plan Deadlines Extended in Eight States

Three New States are "Blessed" for Patriot PAY (Payroll Software)

Online Payroll Software for Companies in Virginia

Patriot PAY Ready for Review in Two New States

HSA Contribution Limits Unchanged for 2011

Affordable Online Payroll Software for Companies in Tennessee

New Online Tool Helps Employers Understand Disability Laws

Don’t Panic: It’s Just the IRS!

New Reporting Requirements in Health Care Reform

HIRE Act Forces IRS to Revise Forms and Instructions for W-2, W3, W3c

Online Payroll Software for South Dakota Businesses

More Information on the New Health Care Credit for Small Businesses

Low Cost Online Payroll Software Available in Rhode Island

Tax-Free Employer-Provided Health Coverage Now Available for Children

Oklahoma Businesses can use Our Online Payroll Software

COBRA and Unemployment Benefits Extended Yet Again

Do You Offer Health Insurance? Here’s What You Need To Know Now:

IRS Releases Employee Affidavit Form W-11

User-friendly Online Payroll Software Available in Nevada

Iowa Businesses can use our Online Payroll Software

IRS Explains New Healthcare Tax Credit for Small Businesses

Patriot Pay Ready for New States

LLC – Is It the Business Structure for You?

Georgia Companies can use our Low-Cost Online Payroll Software

The Owner’s Compensation: How Much is Enough?

Customizable Payroll Software for Companies in Montana

President Obama Signed Into Law the HIRE Act

States Seek Income Tax Withholdings from Border Crossing Workers

Minnesota Terminates Income Tax Reciprocity with Wisconsin

Online Payroll Software for Companies in Ohio

IRS 2009 Data Book Released

Important News for Oklahoma Employers

IRS’s 2010 Dirty Dozen

USCIS Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2011

Online Payroll Software for Companies in Florida

Department of Labor Mandates Electronic Filing of Form 5500

The Difficult Decision to Fire an Employee

Set up a “Page” for Your Company on Linkedin

Struggling Economy Forces Employers to Rethink Their Hiring Methods

Join LinkedIn to connect with people in your industry

401(k) Discrimination Tests – Did Your Plan Pass? Part 2

Easy-to-use Payroll Software Available in North Carolina

401(k) Discrimination Tests – Did Your Plan Pass? Part 1

Claim Your Name Before it’s Gone

Create a Facebook page to maximize your SEO

Create a YouTube “Channel” to maximize your Websites SEO

Create a Twitter account to maximize your Search Engine Optimization

Hire and Fire (funny video)

COBRA Subsidy Period Extended to March 31, 2010… for now

Using Social Media and Marketing Tools to Better Your Business

COBRA Reporting Module In Development

State-by-State Tax Verification Process Continues

South Carolina Businesses Save Money With our Online Payroll Software

Performance Evaluations Made Easy

Better Cash Management With Your Bank’s Remote Check Deposit Service

Business Owners can Avoid Check Fraud With Positive Pay

Georgia Dept of Revenue Puts 2010 Employer’s Tax Guide Online

Exciting News for Virginia Employers

Employers in Utah can Use Our Online Payroll Software

Interviewing Tips for Employers (funny Monty Python video)

U.S. Cracks Down on ‘Contractors’ as a Tax Dodge

How can Small Business Owners avoid employee lawsuits?

Oklahoma Employers; Payment of wages by electronic means allowed

Montana Employers: Paycards now permitted…with conditions

New semiweekly depositor requirements for Oklahoma Employers

NY Employers; How to calculate the MCTMT Tax

One thing that can trigger an IRS Audit for your company

State Disability Wage Base Limits for 2010

Delaware Online Electronic Filing & Payment System Now Available

Caution: Do not file downloaded IRS forms with the SSA!

How can you be sure that you are correctly classifying workers?

Cash Management Best Practice – Consider a Lockbox

Possible COBRA Subsidy Extension Yet AGAIN

2009 SSA Filing “Due Date” is approaching!

Who must file W2/W3 electronically with the SSA?

What to do if a former employee hasn’t cashed a paycheck?

What is “Cloud Computing” or “Working in the Cloud”

Classify as a W2-Employee or a 1099 Independent Contractor?

Money-Saving Strategies for Workers’ Compensation

What to do if an Employee’s W-2 Form comes back “Undeliverable”?

W-5 Form Expires every December 31st

New Children’s Health Insurance Program Notice Required in 40 States

Is Social Security Income Tax Withheld From Older Employee's Pay?

Companies in North Dakota can use our Online Payroll Software

How does your Website traffic compare with your Competitors?

A good Domain Name still helps with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

IRS Tax Calendar for Small Business and the Self-Employed

IRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Assistant available Online

When Is Lunch Deductible? Feeding Your Clients, Employees, When?

A Review of the DOL’s Proposed 2011 Budget

401(k) and other Retirement Plan Limits for 2010

Retirement Estimator by Social Security Admin now available

It’s time to post your OSHA Logs

W-4 “Exempt” Status expires February 16th

IRS and DOL’s Top Priority is for 401k Plan Audits in 2010

How to handle “Office Romance” in 2010

HSA Contribution Limits (and Catch-ups) for 2010

IRS re-issues the Employer’s Tax Guide (Circular E) for 2010

Online Payroll Software for Companies in Texas

Wall Street Journal tells “How to Avoid Hiring a Bad Egg”

Instructions for When an Employee Asks for a New Copy of Their W-2

Job Interview Prank (funny video)

IRS lowered Mileage Reimbursement Rates for 2010

Tell your Employees that IRS does Taxes for Free

Weak Outlook for New Hiring, but TEMP Staffing Increasing

Details about 2010 Tax Credit

2010 IRS Withholding Calculator