Are you put on a long hold every time you call your payroll provider? Do they have to transfer your call several times to finally reach someone who can help you? Payroll support is one of the most important parts of picking a payroll provider. You need someone who is there for you when things […]
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Federal Legal Holidays: The Days You Need to Know
October 29, 2026As a small business owner, your doors likely aren’t open 24/7. And if you’re like most businesses, you might be closed on federal legal holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average full-time employee receives approximately 7.6 paid holidays annually.
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When to Retire Your Payroll Spreadsheet: 5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Manual Processing
October 29, 2026Still running payroll using spreadsheets? You might experience growing pains that alert you it’s time to switch to something more repeatable and sustainable, like payroll software.
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Which States Have Reciprocal Agreements … and What Does That Mean?
October 27, 2026If 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 […]
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Tax Implications of Employees Relocating to a Different State
October 12, 2026When 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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Can You Still File Your Own Payroll Taxes If You Use Software?
October 9, 2026Yes, 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.
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Outsourcing Payroll to Online Software: Everything You Should Know
October 5, 2026Your 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.
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A Year-end Payroll Checklist to Finish the Year Strong
October 5, 2026As 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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Payroll for Lawn Care Businesses: How to Handle Seasonal Crews, Overtime, and More
October 2, 2026Lawn 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.
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Payroll Pricing Transparency: What It Really Means, and Why It Matters
September 29, 2026Small 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.
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