Getting funding for your business is no walk in the park, especially if you’re just starting up. But in order to keep your business dream alive, you need capital.
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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.
Pay Stub Requirements by State (+ Chart)
February 26, 2025Distributing pay stubs is often an important part of the payroll process. But, do employers have to provide pay stubs? That answer depends on where your business is located. To stay compliant, you need to know the pay stub requirements by state.
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How Long to Keep Business Records [+ Best Practices]
February 26, 2025Picture this: You own a small restaurant. One day, you receive an IRS notice, you’re being audited. Do you A) Panic or B) Calmly review your business records? If you know how long to keep business records (and which ones to keep), you’ll have the supporting documents needed to back up your tax return claims.
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New Employee Forms: What Do New Employees Need to Fill Out?
February 21, 2025New employee forms are a staple of the onboarding process. Before an employee can legally begin working for your business, they need to fill out required forms. What forms do new employees need to fill out?
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I-9 Documents: Passports, Licenses, Birth Certificates, Oh My!
February 7, 2025So you’ve hired an employee. Congratulations! Now what? One of the new employee forms your team member must complete is Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. And to complete the required form and prove their eligibility, your new hire must bring in I-9 documents.
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Geotagging Employee Attendance: Is Your Team Working?
January 29, 2025You might already be tagging geographical locations when you share Facebook posts. But did you know you can use geotagging to tag your employees’ location when they clock in and out for work?
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Are Employee Wages Tax Deductible If You’re a Sole Proprietor?
January 29, 2025Small business tax deductions provide a great way for business owners to offset expenses and lower tax bills. And in business, expenses, especially your employees on payroll, add up quickly. Are employee wages tax deductible?
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Software Tax Deduction: Can You Deduct the Cost of Software for Your Business?
January 17, 2025Millions of businesses use at least one small business software platform to do everything from running payroll to managing customer relationships. Software can simplify processes, save time, and ensure accuracy. But the more systems you use, the greater your costs. Can you take a software tax deduction to offset your expenses?
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How Much Does Payroll Cost? How to Know If You’re Overpaying for Payroll Services
January 9, 2025If you have employees, you need a reputable system for processing payroll, withholding taxes, and maintaining accurate records. There are a few ways you can run payroll, and each comes with a price tag. So, how much does payroll cost?
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How to Do Affiliate Marketing: Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers
January 8, 2025Finding new ways to drive passive income is a business-savvy move. That’s why more accountants are learning how to do affiliate marketing.
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