One word, two syllables. And completely unavoidable if you’re an employer. Ah yes, we’re talking about payroll. It’s a pretty common term in the workplace (Don’t forget to run payroll!). But, what is payroll exactly?
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Mike Kappel
Mike Kappel, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Patriot Software, offers payroll advice from more than 30 years of experience to small business owners.
What Are Payroll Taxes?
August 20, 2026Employers juggle many responsibilities, including calculating and withholding payroll taxes and other deductions. But, what exactly does payroll taxes include? And, how do you know how much to withhold from employees’ wages? If you’re wondering about understanding payroll taxes, never fear. Your payroll taxes breakdown is here.
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What Is a Pay Stub? Quick Facts for Employers
August 20, 2026When you have employees on payroll, you withhold taxes and issue payments on a regular basis. And regardless of which way you choose to pay your employees (e.g., direct deposit), there is one item you typically need to give to employees: a pay stub. But, what is a pay stub? What is on a pay […]
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A Handy Guide to the Payroll Register
August 20, 2026Payroll has a lot of moving parts to keep track of: employee hours, gross pay, net pay, payroll taxes, employee deductions, employer contributions, and the list goes on. Seeing all of that information in one place would be a dream come true, right? That’s where the payroll register comes in. So, what is a payroll […]
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What Are Payroll Liabilities?
August 20, 2026A business owner without liabilities is like a house without a door. You just don’t see it. And if you’re an employer, one of your many liabilities revolves around payroll. You can’t neglect or delay paying your payroll liabilities, or you may face disgruntled employees, IRS penalties, and upset payroll service providers. So, what are […]
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A Closer Look at Salary Advance Agreements and Payroll Policies
August 20, 2026Have you ever had an employee ask you for a salary advance? Maybe they’ve hit a financial rough patch. Something unexpected, such as a medical emergency, might require more money than the employee has saved up.
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Employee Pay Adjustment: A Definitive Guide to Effectively Manage Changes in Wages
August 20, 2026Sometimes you need to change an employee’s pay. You must do certain things to ensure a smooth adjustment of the employee’s wages. Before you change an employee’s wages, make sure you understand pay adjustments and how to make them.
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Paid Time Off (PTO): How to Offer Your Employees PTO
August 20, 2026Thinking about giving your employees paid sick, personal, or vacation days? Why not combine them under one paid time off plan?
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What Is Overtime? Details Every Business Owner Needs to Know
August 20, 2026If you pay employees, you need to know about overtime pay laws and how they can affect your business. So, what is overtime? Dive into everything you need to know about overtime pay below.
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What Is Non-Taxable Income?
August 20, 2026Non-taxable wages are wages given to an employee or individual without any taxes withheld (income, federal, state, etc.). However, most wages that you pay out to your employee(s) are taxable. So when are wages non-taxable? The IRS definition of a non-taxable wage and other tax-exempt income is fairly narrow. (Please note that there are exceptions […]
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