Economic nexus has taken the nation by storm. With the majority of states establishing economic nexus laws (46 states to be exact), it can be hard to keep up with all of the rules and changes. Regardless of if you have in-person or online sales, you need to know whether the state you’re selling in […]
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Sales Tax Laws by State: What’re Your State’s Rules?
Forty-five states and Washington D.C. have some type of state sales tax. Some states might even have different sales tax rates or rules for local taxes or online sales. Chances are, your business is probably in a state with sales tax. To remain compliant, you must know sales tax laws by state. Read on to […]
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Patriot Recognized as Top Small Business Payroll Software by Software Advice
Canton, OH Patriot Software, a leading accounting software and payroll software provider, has been named a FrontRunner for Top Small Business Payroll Software by Software Advice.
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10 California Labor Laws Your Business Needs to Brush up On
The Department of Labor (DOL) enforces more than 180 federal laws. These laws can vary depending on your business and employees. And, some states might have additional labor laws that business owners must follow. One state that has some unique regulations is California. Read on to learn about California labor laws and how they impact […]
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Are You Familiar With the IRS Per Diem Rates?
This article has been updated to reflect 2022 rates. When your employees travel for work, you might consider covering some of their travel-related expenses. To do this, you can offer per diem pay. You have a couple of options when it comes to reimbursing employees for business travel costs. Read on to learn about the […]
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Everything You Need to Know About the Eugene Community Safety Payroll Tax
This article has been updated to include 2023 information. Attention Oregon employers! Specifically, attention employers in Eugene, Oregon. A new type of payroll tax came your way in 2021. Learn all about the Eugene Community Safety Payroll tax and whether or not you need to withhold and remit it to the city.
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Can You Hire Someone Without a Social Security Number?
When you hire new employees, you are responsible for collecting new hire paperwork. You must gather information, such as an employee’s name, address, and Social Security number (SSN). But, what happens when an employee doesn’t have an SSN? Can you hire someone without a Social Security number? Get the answers to all of your burning […]
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How to Process Payroll in 8 Straightforward Steps
Part of your title as “employer” also includes “payroll processor.” When you hire employees, you have to add them to payroll, withhold the proper taxes, and pay employees. It’s all part of the job. But if you’re new to this employer role, you may not be exactly sure how to process payroll. Well lucky for […]
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Oregon Paid Family Leave: Everything You Need to Know About the New Law
More and more states are jumping aboard the paid family leave bandwagon. One of the newest states to get in on the trend is Oregon. Read on to learn more about the new Oregon paid family leave program and how it impacts your business.
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Attention Washington Employers: Here’s the Scoop on Seattle’s JumpStart Tax
If you’re an employer in Seattle, Washington, you may need to know about the JumpStart tax. The tax helps fund services for Seattle’s low-income population. Read on to learn more about Seattle’s JumpStart tax.
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