When employees wear multiple hats, payroll gets complicated fast. Here’s what small business owners need to know, including the overtime rules most people miss.
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How Much Do Small Business Owners Make? The Answer May Surprise You
March 30, 2026Running a small business takes passion, gumption, and determination. But, becoming a small business owner isn’t a fast track to getting rich. So, how much do small business owners make?
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How to Automate Overtime Calculations for Nurses and Medical Staff
March 27, 2026Key Takeaways − Overtime for nurses and medical staff gets complicated fast: rotating shifts, long hours, and multiple pay rates. Automating overtime calculations helps you stay compliant, reduce costly errors, and pay staff accurately and on time. The right payroll software lets you set overtime rules once, sync hours from timekeeping, and run payroll in […]
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How Shift Scheduling Impacts Payroll (and How to Simplify It for Healthcare)
March 27, 2026Key takeaways − Shift scheduling directly affects payroll: hours worked, overtime, differentials, and compliance. In healthcare, rotating shifts, 24/7 coverage, and multiple pay rates make payroll more complex. Poor scheduling leads to payroll errors, overtime spikes, and higher labor costs. Tight scheduling and payroll integration help you control costs, reduce mistakes, and stay compliant. Using […]
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Tips vs. Auto Gratuities (aka Service Charges): Why It Matters for Payroll
March 26, 2026If your employees earn money directly from customers—at a restaurant, salon, hotel, or bar—you already know how confusing tip reporting can be. The IRS draws a very specific line between tips and service charges (aka auto-gratuities), and the difference affects payroll taxes, employee reporting, and even year-end W-2s. Let’s break it down in plain English. […]
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Two-thirds of Workers Would Self-impose Caps With Unlimited PTO, New Survey Finds
March 26, 2026Patriot Software survey of 1,000 U.S. workers finds widespread confusion, generational divides, and financial strain around paid time off policies.
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Common Payroll Mistakes Healthcare Facilities Make (and How to Fix Them)
March 26, 2026Key Takeaways − Healthcare payroll is complex: multiple pay rates, shifts, overtime rules, and different worker types. Common mistakes include misclassifying staff, miscalculating overtime, ignoring state rules, and poor recordkeeping. You can fix most issues with clear policies, clean timekeeping, regular audits, and the right payroll software. Streamlined payroll helps you avoid penalties, reduce turnover, […]
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No Tax on Tips: How Is Payroll Affected?
March 25, 2026Tipped income is already complicated. And it got even more complex with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025, which brought major tax changes. One of the biggest? Certain tipped employees will no longer pay federal income tax on their tips.
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No Tax on Overtime: What to Know
March 25, 2026Tucked inside the massive One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed on July 4, 2025), the new “no tax on overtime,” rule gives many hourly workers a reason to pay closer attention to their pay stubs. Retroactive to January 2025, eligible employees can deduct a chunk of their overtime earnings from their federal taxable income. The […]
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How to Communicate Delayed Payroll to Your Employees Professionally
March 25, 2026Key takeaways − Payroll delays are serious. In many states, you must pay employees on time by law. Be transparent and fast. Tell employees what happened, what you’re doing, and when they’ll be paid. Own the mistake. Avoid blame, legal jargon, or vague promises. Follow up in writing. Use clear, simple language and share a […]
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