Author:

Maria Tanski-Phillips

Maria creates helpful and practical content for Patriot’s marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2018.

Get the Scoop on the Washington Cares Fund

If you’re an employer with employees in Washington, listen up. Starting in 2023, you need to make an additional deduction from Washington workers’ paychecks for the Washington Cares Fund. But, what is the Washington Cares Fund, and how much do you have to deduct and remit? Get all of the answers about the new program […]

How to Fill Out Form 941 (2023): Your Step-by-step Guide On the Form

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

If you have employees, you likely need to fill out and file Form 941 each quarter. Form 941 is jam-packed with different sections and calculations, which leaves room for errors. To avoid major mistakes, learn how to fill out Form 941 line by line.

Colorado Paid Sick Leave: Must-know FAQs and Facts

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

A number of states have hopped on the paid sick leave bandwagon. One of the newest states to do so is Colorado. In addition to regular sick leave, the state also offers public health emergency leave for time off due to COVID. Learn the ins and outs of the Colorado paid sick leave law, including […]

Future of Accounting: 6 Game-changing Trends to Keep on Your Radar

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

Trends constantly come and go in the accounting world. At one point in time, managing books by hand was all the rage (and the only way to do it). Now, cloud-based accounting is on the rise. So, what does the future of accounting look like? Read on to find out the latest trends and how […]

Employee Withholding by State [+ Links to Employer Forms]

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

As an employer, you have a million and one tasks to take care of. One of these oh-so-important responsibilities is withholding payroll taxes from employee wages. And, your job doesn’t stop there. You also need to fill out and remit certain withholding forms to your state. Get to know all about employee withholding by state.

Claiming Employee Retention Credit Retroactively: Extended Deadline and More Details

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

Think it’s too late to take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit? Think again. Employers now have until 2024 (and in some cases, 2025) to claim the credit retroactively. So, how do you know if you qualify for the credit? And, what are the steps for claiming Employee Retention Credit retroactively? Keep reading to find […]

Digging Into De Minimis Fringe Benefits

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

Do you have snacks and coffee in the office for your employees? Have you ever had a workplace event, like a picnic or party? If so, you most likely have given employees de minimis fringe benefits. But, what are de minimis fringe benefits exactly, and are they taxable? Dig into this type of fringe benefit […]

4 Steps on How to Get Funding for Startup [+ Types of Funding]

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

Have an idea for a startup? Check. Think of a business name? Check. Have the funding you need to get started? Eh, not quite check. When creating a startup, you need to have a solid financial foundation to help your business succeed. And to do that, learn how to get funding for startup.

7 Business Tips for Beginners to Keep in Mind

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

Becoming a business owner is no easy task. It takes time, dedication, money, and more. Chances are, you’ll probably make a few mistakes along the way. But if you follow a few business tips for beginners, you can avoid making common startup mistakes and set yourself up for success.

The Three Golden Rules of Accounting You Should Always Follow

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

You might have heard of the Golden Rule in life: Treat others as you want to be treated. But, did you know that there’s also a golden rule for accounting? In fact, there are three golden rules of accounting. And no … one of them is not treating your accounts the way you want to […]