Pricing payroll services isn’t one-size-fits-all. Accountants need a structure that’s transparent for clients, profitable for the firm, and flexible enough to scale with complexity. The best answer to “How should accountants price payroll services?” is to choose a model that aligns fees with what your clients need and communicate it with clear, itemized pricing.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
As Patriot's Content Manager, Rachel creates engaging and informative content aimed to help business owners understand complex accounting and payroll topics.
10 Must-have Payroll Features Every Small Business Needs Today
Choosing small business payroll software isn’t about chasing bells and whistles. It’s about the 10 features that keep you compliant, efficient, and trusted by your team. Below, we break down the payroll software features for small business owners that truly matter: automated payroll tax filing, direct deposit, time tracking sync, and more.
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Student Loan Garnishments: Do You Have to Start Withholding for the Government?
Approximately 42 million people have federal student loans, and more than five million are in default. And as of January 2026, federal student loan wage garnishment is restarting. Employers will be responsible for garnishing employees’ wages if they are in default.
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What Is the Corporate Tax Rate? [Federal & State Guide]
Your company’s tax liability largely depends on the business structure you choose. And if you structure your business as a corporation, you’re responsible for paying the corporate income tax rate on company earnings. So, what is the corporate tax rate?
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Minimum Wage Posters: Are You Displaying the Right Notices?
Do you really know what minimum wage posters you have to display around your office? Many employers don’t, and that can lead to penalties. If you’re even slightly unsure, read on. Failing to post required federal, state, and local posters isn’t just a minor oversight; it could cost you.
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What Is My SUTA Tax Rate? State-by-state Guide [Chart]
Employers are responsible for paying state unemployment (also called SUI or SUTA) taxes when running payroll. Your SUI rate can vary widely by state, industry, and other factors. So, what’s your SUTA tax rate?
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Can You Pay That?! Federal and State Tipped Minimum Wage Rates for 2026
Want to avoid breaking labor laws? Then you need to pay employees according to federal, state, or local minimum wage law. But if you have tipped employees, you might be able to pay a lower, tipped minimum wage when running restaurant payroll.
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Federal Income Tax Withholding Tables 2026: Updates and What to Know
The IRS has released the 2026 tax brackets, along with updated federal income tax withholding tables for employers. Use these updated tax tables to calculate federal income tax on employee wages in 2026.
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State W-4 Forms: Don’t Forget to Collect from New Hires
When you hire new employees, you must collect information to verify employment eligibility and run payroll. Federal Forms W-4 and I-9 are just the beginning when it comes to new employee forms. You may also need to collect state-specific forms, including your state’s W-4. What is the state W-4 form?
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New W-4 Form: IRS Makes Minor Changes to 2026 Form, Plus One Big Beautiful Bill Act Updates
You don’t file Form W-4 with the IRS, but your payroll depends on it. Employers use Form W-4 to determine how much to withhold from an employee’s gross wages for federal income tax. How familiar are you with the new W-4 form for 2026?
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