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.
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Claiming Employee Retention Credit Retroactively: Extended Deadline and More Details
Looking for information on the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program? Check out our article for more information. 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 […]
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Digging Into De Minimis Fringe Benefits
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 […]
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4 Steps on How to Get Funding for Startup [+ Types of Funding]
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.
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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.
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A Seller’s Guide to Economic Nexus Laws by State
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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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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Self-employed Payroll: Paying Yourself When You’re the Boss
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.
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