Beginning in 2027, most WA employers must enroll in the Washington retirement program—Washington Saves—or offer an alternative plan.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
Rachel Blakely-Gray has spent more than a decade writing about payroll, payroll taxes, and accounting for small business owners at Patriot Software. As Content Manager, she covers everything from multi-state payroll tax filing to 1099 reporting requirements, translating IRS and state regulations into plain English.
How to Start an LLC in Ohio: Step-by-step Guide to LLC Ownership in the Buckeye State
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Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide
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How to Start—and Get Funding—for Your Microbusiness
June 30, 2025Have you heard of a microbusiness? Even if you haven’t heard the term, you probably could list at least five microbusinesses off the top of your head. A microbusiness is a small business with fewer than 10 employees—think your local coffee shop, boutique, or food truck.
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How to Create a Profit and Loss Statement
June 16, 2025A profit and loss statement is one of the most important tools you have in your business to determine profitability. Do you know how to create a profit and loss statement?
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Should You Get Payroll Insurance?
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Payroll-to-revenue Ratio: Should 15% – 30% of Revenue Go to Paying Your Team?
June 2, 2025Are you spending too much of your company’s hard-earned revenue on payroll expenses? You can use the payroll-to-revenue ratio to find out.
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Cell Phone Reimbursement: Is it Taxable?
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Maryland Sick and Safe Leave Law Mandates That Employees Receive Paid Sick Leave
May 20, 2025Like several other states, Maryland requires that employers provide sick leave. Maryland sick and safe leave ensures employees receive paid or unpaid time off when they cannot work.
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How to Make a Journal Entry for Sales in Your Books
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