A practical, step-by-step guide to calculating payroll taxes, with examples, key rates, and tools to simplify compliance. Having employees is an amazing feeling. But learning the responsibilities of being an employer can be daunting. One responsibility you have once you hire employees is learning how to calculate payroll taxes and withholding taxes from their paychecks. […]
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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.
5 Realistic Milestones to Reach Business Profitability This Year
Turning a new venture into a profitable business is part math, part discipline. How long it takes to reach the break-even point varies, but many small businesses reach it within six – 18 months.
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How to Start an LLC in Texas: Getting Your Limited Liability Company Up and Running
Are you thinking of starting a business in The Lone Star State? One of the first steps you have to take is choosing your business structure. You might structure your business as a limited liability company (LLC) for liability protection and pass-through taxation. But getting your LLC up and running takes time, effort, and a […]
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How to Keep Payroll Compliant in 2026 [7 Steps]
Staying payroll‑compliant in 2026 is both essential and increasingly difficult. Payroll compliance means following all federal, state, and local wage, tax, and reporting laws when paying employees. New state rules, multi‑state hiring, and faster enforcement can trigger IRS penalties, wage claims, and costly rework.
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What is the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Tax?
Are you staying on top of your state-specific employer responsibilities? Because each state has different laws, you may have more tax responsibilities than an employer in another state. If you’re an employer in Massachusetts, you might be required to pay the employer medical assistance contribution (EMAC) tax.
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What Is the Oregon Transit Tax? [Statewide + Local Transit Tax Guide]
Are you an employer in Oregon? If so, you should familiarize yourself with state-specific taxes, including the statewide Oregon transit tax. This tax applies to all businesses with employees working or living in the state of Oregon.
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How to Eliminate Payroll Headaches for Real Estate Brokers
Real estate payroll is anything but routine. Agents earn irregular commissions, offices blend W-2 staff with 1099 agents, and multi-state deals trigger complex tax rules, making manual payroll a magnet for errors and penalties. The fastest path to fewer headaches is adopting real estate payroll software that calculates commissions, supports both W-2 and 1099 workers, […]
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Colorado Paid Family Leave: FAQs About the Program
There are state paid family leave (PFL) programs in states across the USA. One of these states is Colorado, which has a paid family and medical leave insurance program. How much do you know about Colorado paid family leave?
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Maryland Paid Family Leave: What Employers Need to Know About
Thanks to the passage of its new Time to Care Act, Maryland is now the tenth state to mandate paid family and medical leave for employees. If you’re a Maryland employer, the Maryland paid family leave program applies to you.
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Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
As an employer, you must stay on top of your payroll responsibilities, including federal, state, and local taxes and deductions. If you are an employer with employees who work in Washington state, you need to know about the Washington paid family leave program.
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