Author:

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.

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Maryland Paid Family Leave: What Employers Need to Know About

January 22, 2026

Thanks to the passage of its new Time to Care Act, Maryland is now the tenth state to mandate paid family and medical leave for employees. If you’re a Maryland employer, the Maryland paid family leave program applies to you.

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Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave

January 22, 2026

As an employer, you must stay on top of your payroll responsibilities, including federal, state, and local taxes and deductions. If you are an employer with employees who work in Washington state, you need to know about the Washington paid family leave program.

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10 Proven Ways to Price Payroll Services for Accountants

January 16, 2026

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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10 Must-have Payroll Features Every Small Business Needs Today

January 15, 2026

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?

January 9, 2026

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]

January 7, 2026

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?

January 7, 2026

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.