Seven out of 10 Americans aren’t fans of changing the clocks at the start and end of daylight saving time (DST). And if you have employees who work the graveyard shift, you might not like the payroll issues that come with DST. So, how does daylight savings time work when employees are on the clock? […]
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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.
How to Generate Pay Stubs for Employees
When payday rolls around, employees receive their wages for hours worked. They may also receive a digital or paper pay stub, which breaks down their earnings and payroll deductions. As an employer, you must know how to generate pay stubs.
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How to Fill Out a 1099-NEC: Your Complete Guide
Did you make payments to independent contractors during the year? If so, you must use Form 1099-NEC. For accurate reporting of contractor payments, learn how to fill out a 1099-NEC.
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Can You Cancel Payroll After You’ve Run It?
You ran payroll … and realized you made a mistake. Great. If you catch the mistake quickly enough, you may be able to void or cancel payroll. But, there are several factors at play.
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Bragging Rights: Patriot Payroll® Crowned “Best for Tax Filing” by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Payroll Software” lists Patriot Payroll as “Best for Tax Filing,” thanks to Patriot’s tax-related functions and tax filing guarantee.
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Employer Student Loan Repayment: Up to $5,250 Tax-free Through December 31, 2025
If you’re looking for a new benefit to offer employees, you might consider employer student loan repayment. The benefit itself isn’t new, but it got a tax-exemption makeover in 2020 thanks to the CARES Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act.
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BOI Reporting No Longer Required for Businesses Created in U.S.
BIG NEWS: On March 21, 2025, FinCEN announced that all domestic reporting companies, businesses created in the United States, are exempt from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN.
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How to Calculate Weighted Average (and Why It Matters in Business)
From inventory valuation to sales forecasting, there are plenty of times you may need to calculate a weighted average in your business. And you don’t have to be a mathematician to find it. Learning how to calculate weighted average is a relatively easy process.
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State-mandated Retirement Plans: Don’t Get Tripped up
State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans.
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1095-C Form Obligations: Do Employers Have to File Form 1095-C?
Do employers have to offer health insurance? Sometimes. And if you are required to offer health insurance, you need to send a 1095-C form to all full-time employees.
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