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Maria Tanski-Phillips

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

Key Insights and Practical Business Tips for Beginners

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 […]

A Seller’s Guide to Economic Nexus Laws by State

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

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 […]

Sales Tax Laws by State: What’re Your State’s Rules?

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

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 […]

Patriot named top small business for payroll software by Software Advice

Patriot Recognized as Top Small Business Payroll Software by Software Advice

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

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.

Can You Hire Someone Without a Social Security Number?

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

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 […]

How to Process Payroll in 8 Straightforward Steps

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

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 […]

Don’t Let These State Tax Systems Slip Your Mind

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

If you’re a business owner, employer, or both, you need to know what’s going on in your state. There are many state tax systems that you must follow to remain compliant and avoid penalties. So, how can you possibly keep up? Brush up on the systems and your responsibilities below.

Self-employed Payroll: Paying Yourself When You’re the Boss

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

If you’re self-employed, you need to have a game plan when it comes to payroll. Self-employed individuals are responsible for withholding and remitting different taxes than other workers. If you want to ensure you’re compliant, learn more about self-employed payroll.

Paying Vendors 101: Everything You Need to Know to be a Pro

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

As a business owner, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll need to work with a vendor at some point. After all, you need supplies, services, and more to operate your business. Hiring a vendor is one thing, but do you know how to pay a vendor? Welcome to your paying vendors 101 guide.