As a small business owner, you need to conduct regular audits to ensure your records are accurate. Although many business owners dislike the idea of auditing, audits can be beneficial to your company. Learn more about the different types of audit below.
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How to Convert Employees from Hourly to Salary
As an employer, you may find yourself changing an employee from hourly to salary at some point. Learn why you might convert an hourly employee to salary and what steps to take when converting.
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How Will Leap Year Payroll Impact Your Business in 2024?
Every four years, February magically has 29 days instead of 28. Ok, so maybe it’s not magic. But it is a leap year. And when leap year rolls around every four years, your business needs to be prepared. Read on to learn about leap year payroll and steps for handling payroll during a leap year.
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How to Convert Minutes for Payroll: Your Go-to Guide
If you have hourly employees, you likely have them track their hours. But, what happens if they only work a fraction of an hour? How do you know how much to pay them?
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Maine Paid Leave: What to Know About Earned Paid Leave
With paid sick leave programs on the rise, more and more states are establishing new laws for employers. One state that has taken its law to the next level is Maine. The Maine paid leave law takes things a step further: paid leave for any reason.
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The Ins and Outs of E-Filing 1099s With the IRS
When you own a business, you may need to hire an extra helping hand, like a vendor or contractor, to get a job done. And when you pay an independent contractor or vendor, you may be responsible (depending on how much you paid them during the year) for distributing and filing either Form 1099-NEC or […]
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Colorado Paid Sick Leave: Must-know FAQs and Facts
A number of states, including Colorado, have hopped on the paid sick leave bandwagon. Learn the ins and outs of the Colorado paid sick leave law, including how it works and accrual rates.
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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 […]
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Future of Accounting: 6 Game-changing Trends to Keep on Your Radar
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 […]
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Comprehensive Guide: Understanding Employee Withholding by State
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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