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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.

Patriot Software Offers HRCI and SHRM credits

Patriot Software Approved to Offer HRCI and SHRM Credits for HR Professionals

November 14, 2023

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.

IRIS 1099: What to Know About the Information Returns Intake System

November 7, 2023

Do you need to file Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, or another 1099 type? You can use the IRS’s Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) to e-file 1099s.

Shortage of Accountants: What’s Going On?

September 22, 2023

You’ve likely heard about, or experienced firsthand, a shortage of accountants. So what gives? Where did all the accountants and prospective accountants go? And what can you do if you experience talent shortages in your firm?

Patriot Software Milestone: $13 Billion Processed in Payroll

Patriot Software Has Processed Over $13 Billion in Payroll

August 7, 2023

Canton, OH The accounting software and payroll services provider, Patriot Software, has processed over $13 billion in payroll and payroll tax dollars since 2018, a milestone for the SaaS developer.

Woman smiling at a piece of paper with her company's assigned EIN.

What to Know About Form CP-575 [IRS EIN Notice]

August 2, 2023

Most businesses need, or will at some point need, an Employer Identification Number (EIN). You include your EIN on documents like Form W-2 and business tax returns. To get an EIN, you must apply with the IRS. In response, the IRS will send you an EIN confirmation notice called Form CP-575.

Husband and wife holding newborn in the hospital.

Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights

July 21, 2023

At some point, one of your employees may need to take time off before and after giving birth. You must create and implement a maternity leave policy before that happens. But before you can establish your policy, familiarize yourself with and comply with maternity leave laws.

Patriot & Vestwell: Free SECURE Act 2.0 Webinar on July 12, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. (ET)

Patriot Software & Vestwell Offer Free Webinar on SECURE Act 2.0

July 6, 2023

Canton, OH Patriot Software, an award-winning accounting and payroll software provider, will co-host a webinar on SECURE Act 2.0 retirement tax credits and deadlines with partner Vestwell, a leading 401(k) recordkeeping provider for small businesses. The webinar, “Small Business, Big Benefits: Navigate Upcoming Retirement Plan Deadlines and New Tax Advantages,” will take place on July […]