Paying a contractor to perform work for your business comes with a little disclaimer: reporting said payments on Form 1099-NEC. But what if you pay your contractor using a credit card? Do you have to prepare a 1099 for credit card payments?
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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.
Patriot Software Expands Its Affiliate Marketing Program
Canton, Ohio Accounting and payroll industry stalwart, Patriot Software, is expanding its affiliate marketing with a national launch of its Affiliate Program on Impact.com.
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How to Pay Employees: The Different Ways to Pay Your Employees
How do you pay your employees? With checks? Direct deposit? Other? There are several ways to pay employees, especially as money continues to move into the digital sphere. If you want to know how to pay employees, take a look at these ways to pay your employees.
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Patriot Software Publishes Data-driven Small Business Payroll Index
Patriot Software, a national accounting and payroll software company, has released its Small Business Payroll Index, which will be published monthly. This index represents the monthly percentage change in the number of workers who were added to or removed from Patriot’s payroll software.
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New DOL Contractor Rule 2024: What to Know for Worker Classification
Not all workers are employees. Some might be independent contractors. Figuring out if your worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines can be difficult. The new DOL contractor rule 2024 aims to eliminate confusion. It provides detailed guidance on worker status. As a result, the number of workers […]
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For the Love of Your Small Business: 11 Wage Violations You Need to Avoid
The Department of Labor recovered over $274 million in back wages and damages in 2023 due to wage violations. Employers who use illegal payroll practices owe back the money they “steal” from employees and are subject to hefty penalties. Plus, these businesses lose the trust of their workers and harm their employer brand.
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Connecticut Paid Family Leave and What to Know
Connecticut joined the paid family leave states when employers began handling Connecticut paid family leave contributions in 2021. Employers, read on to learn about the Connecticut paid family leave program.
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What Is the Oregon Transit Tax? [Statewide + Local Transit Tax Guide]
Are you an employer in Oregon? If so, you should familiarize yourself with state-specific taxes, including the statewide Oregon transit tax. This tax applies to all businesses with employees working or living in the state of Oregon.
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How to Fill Out Form 944: Step-by-step Guide
All employers are responsible for reporting employee wage and tax information to the IRS. Many employers use Form 941 to report this information each quarter. But some eligible small business owners use Form 944 to report wages and taxes annually instead. Are you one of them? If so, you need to learn how to fill […]
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Patriot Software Approved to Offer HRCI and SHRM Credits for HR Professionals
Canton, OH Patriot Software, a leading accounting software and payroll provider, has been approved to offer HR Certification Institute (HRCI) credits and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) credits. HR professionals can earn HRCI and SHRM credits for live attendance of Patriot Software’s free webinars.
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