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Do you have a valid PTIN? Getting or renewing a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is required for preparing or assisting in preparing a return or refund claim. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to get a PTIN, including the application process, fees, and renewal requirements.
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Setting your accounting service rates for the first time or updating them? Either way, you might be wondering: How much do accountants charge?
Read More How Much Do Accountants Charge in 2025? Determining Your Fees
Are you prepared to handle unexpected financial setbacks in your business? From recessions to equipment breakdowns, financial challenges hit when least expected. To safeguard your business without taking out high-interest loans or new lines of credit, you need a business emergency fund. But if you’re unsure about how to build an emergency fund, you’re not […]
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Beginning in 2027, most WA employers must enroll in the Washington retirement program—Washington Saves—or offer an alternative plan.
Read More Washington Saves: The Washington Retirement Program Launches in 2027
Payroll terms can blur together. One important term you may have heard is “straight-time pay.” So what is straight-time pay?
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More than one million limited liability companies (LLCs) have been formed in Ohio. You might be interested in the liability protection and pass-through taxation an LLC brings. Starting a business may sound daunting, but our guide on how to start an LLC in Ohio can help.
Read More How to Start an LLC in Ohio: Step-by-step Guide to LLC Ownership in the Buckeye State
Failing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow.
Read More Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide
Flu season. Cold season. Each has their moment to shine, and it’s often when the sun doesn’t. When an uninvited virus breaks out in your town, your employees will likely need to take sick time from work. If you’re a small business owner in Michigan, understand the Michigan paid sick leave law.
Read More Everything You Need to Know About Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave in 2025
Canton, OH Patriot Software, a leading provider of accounting and payroll software in the U.S., announces a new value-added feature for all payroll customers—employee self-onboarding for new hires. Employee self-onboarding significantly cuts down on administrative burdens and offers businesses a swift and professional method to integrate new hire information into their payroll system. Many of […]
Read More Less Paperwork, More Productivity: Patriot Payroll Launches New Employee Self-Onboarding
As your business grows, your payroll will likely increase, too. You’ll need more hands to keep up with business demand and operations. Payroll for growing businesses is exciting, but there are also new considerations you need to make.
Read More Payroll for Growing Businesses Is Essential—Here’s How to Do it