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Michele Bossart

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Less Paperwork, More Productivity: Patriot Payroll Launches New Employee Self-Onboarding

Canton, OH Patriot Software, a leading provider of accounting and payroll software in the U.S., announces a new value-added feature for all payroll customers—employee self-onboarding for new hires. Employee self-onboarding significantly cuts down on administrative burdens and offers businesses a swift and professional method to integrate new hire information into their payroll system. Many of […]

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Patriot Software Bolsters Its Time & Attendance With Geotagging

By Michele Bossart

Patriot Software’s powerful new geotagging feature gives employers map-based visibility of where their employees are punching their time cards.

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Pay Frequency: How Often Should I Pay My Employees?

By Michele Bossart

Pay frequency, or how often you pay your team, is one of the first decisions you must make when you hire your first employee.

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What Is an IPO? The Process of Going Public

By Michele Bossart

At some point, you may consider going public if your business is private. When you “go public,” you go through an IPO process. So, what is an IPO? Read on to learn the ins and outs of an IPO, what the process entails, and the pros and cons of going public.

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How to Calculate Local Income Tax: Guide for Employers

By Michele Bossart

As an employer, you’re responsible for withholding certain taxes from employees’ wages. One of the taxes you may need to withhold is local income tax. Read on to get the scoop on this tax, and learn how to calculate local income tax.

What to Do If You Receive an IRS Notice (Besides Panic)

By Michele Bossart

Receiving a tax notice from the IRS can be scary. But, there are basic steps that you can take when responding to IRS notice.

COBRA Health Insurance: Do You Need to Offer It?

By Michele Bossart

As your business grows, so do your responsibilities as a business owner. Once you have 20 full-time equivalent employees and offer health insurance, you need to know about COBRA. What is COBRA? Do you have to offer it? Read on to get answers to these questions and more.

What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

By Michele Bossart

When you become an employer, you can’t always play by your own rules. There are certain federal, as well as state and local, standards you must follow. The FLSA is one set of federal regulations you need to know about and comply with. What is the FLSA?

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Patriot Software Unlocks Mobile App Access for Hundreds of Thousands

By Michele Bossart

All employees paid through Patriot’s payroll software can now access Patriot Software’s employee mobile app. Canton, OH In a major move to redefine workplace connectivity, the Patriot Software mobile app is now available to all employees whose employers use Patriot Payroll™. Previously limited to employees using Patriot’s Time and Attendance software, the expanded app is […]

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Retained Earnings Formula: Examples, Calculation, and More

By Michele Bossart

When you own a small business, it’s important to have extra cash on hand to use for investing or paying your liabilities. But with money constantly coming in and going out, it can be difficult to monitor how much is leftover. Use a retained earnings formula to track how much your business has accumulated. Knowing […]