Jena Glover

Jena creates informative and useful content for Patriot's marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2021.

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Types of Self-employment: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Owning a business may mean that you are self-employed. But, the IRS has rules about which business owners are self-employed and which are not. Basically, all self-employed individuals are business owners, but not all business owners are self-employed. So, what are the types of self-employment?

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How to Handle Taxes on Vacation Payout

By Jena Glover

Many business owners give their employees paid time off (PTO) or vacation pay throughout the year. At the end of the year, employees can either cash out, roll over, or lose unused time. If you allow employees to cash out their unused vacation time, you need to know how to handle the payout. Luckily, the […]

What Is Blockchain? All About the New Rage of the Digital Age

By Jena Glover

The world has drastically changed in the time since the invention of computers. With the rise of the internet, working from home, and digital currency, other technologies have come into play. One of those technologies is the blockchain. What is blockchain, and how can it impact your business?

Why Is Bookkeeping Important for Small Business?

By Jena Glover

Small business owners have a lot on their plates. That’s why it can be a little scary to realize that bookkeeping is yet another task you have to complete to keep your business running. After all, why can’t you skip it altogether and pass it on to an accountant? Well, there are a few reasons […]

Anti-money Laundering: How it Can Protect You and Your Business

By Jena Glover

The idea of money laundering can be scary to employers. Illegal transfers of funds can harm businesses, after all. So, be on guard and aware of different protections meant to prevent money laundering. One of those protections is anti-money laundering.

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New York Independent Contractor Law Gets a Big Update

By Jena Glover

Businesses that contract out work in New York have a new law to put on their radar: The New York independent contractor law. But, what is the new law? What businesses are impacted by the new law, and how? Keep reading to get the scoop on the New York independent contractor law.

The Employer Guide to Oregon Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax

By Jena Glover

Oregon employers have a new tax to add to their payroll radar: the Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax. So, what is the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax? Who must pay the tax? And, what does it fund?

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Running S Corp Payroll for an Employer’s Wages

By Jena Glover

If you’re an S corporation owner, you need to run payroll for yourself. Part of S Corp ownership is listing yourself as an employee to pay yourself a salary. But, how do you run S Corp payroll? And, what do you need to know about the process before you write yourself your first paycheck?

Ease Your Tax Burden: An In-depth Guide on Employment Tax Returns

By Jena Glover

Employer responsibilities are countless, and taxes are arguably the most important. You need to know which taxes to calculate and withhold from employees, how much to contribute as an employer, how to file employee taxes, and more.

What Is Transaction in Accounting? An Easy Guide

By Jena Glover

Keeping your books in order throughout the year is important. So, you track every item, line by line. And, you record every transaction. But, what is transaction in accounting? What, specifically, do you need to track and record?