There are two types of people come tax time. You’ve got the ones who are excited and file their taxes on the first day they can. And, you’ve got the ones who moan and groan and file at the last minute. Which one are you?
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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.
What Does It Mean When Something Is Paid in Arrears?
You might extend credit to customers so they don’t pay right when they receive a good or service. When you invoice a customer, you include payment policy terms that detail when the money is due. You might bill in arrears, or the customer may pay in arrears. What does it mean when something is paid […]
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Patriot Payroll® Named “Best Customer Support,” “Best Value,” and More by Gartner Digital Markets
Review platforms Software Advice, Capterra, and GetApp, all owned by Gartner Digital Markets, have recognized Patriot Software as one of the highest-rated payroll systems, based on user reviews. Canton, OH Patriot Payroll has been recognized with multiple 2025 “Best Of” badges from review site, Gartner Digital Markets. Most prominently, Patriot Payroll has been rated “Best […]
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Alaska Paid Sick Leave Isn’t a Choice, It’s a Requirement
Paid sick leave gives employees the comfort of knowing they receive their regular wages when they’re out sick. Federal law doesn’t require that employers provide paid sick leave, but several states, including Alaska, do. Do you know the Alaska paid sick leave requirements?
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What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes in Business
Paying taxes is an important part of being a business owner. But, when you own a business, your cash flow goes through ups and downs. What if you can’t pay your taxes? You’re probably here because you’re unsure of what to do if you can’t pay your taxes. Luckily, the IRS offers tax payment options […]
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How to Contact the IRS: Phone Numbers and More
For many taxpayers, there are few things in life more stressful than dealing with the IRS. And when you have questions about your business tax return, an IRS notice you received, or an upcoming audit, you need to know how to contact the IRS.
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CO Business Owners, Do You Know About the Colorado Retirement Mandate?
Do you offer your employees retirement benefits? Most employers in the Centennial State don’t have a choice, thanks to the Colorado retirement mandate known as Colorado SecureSavings.
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Will Tariffs Hit Small Businesses the Hardest?
In April of 2025, President Trump announced a 10% tariff on all countries, plus a higher reciprocal tariff on select countries with large trade deficits. Although Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on April 9 (except China, who now has a 145% tariff), one important question remains: How do tariffs affect small businesses?
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Should You Run Weekly Payroll or Biweekly?
Most businesses, 70%, pay employees weekly or biweekly. But between weekly payroll and biweekly payroll, which is best for your business?
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States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
According to the most recent BLS data, 27.5% of workers have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes.
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