Every four years, February magically has 29 days instead of 28. Ok, so maybe it’s not magic. But it is a leap year. And when leap year rolls around every four years, your business needs to be prepared. Read on to learn about leap year payroll and steps for handling payroll during a leap year.
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Can Payroll Services Handle Direct Deposit?
If you want to deposit your employees’ paychecks directly into their bank accounts, you need direct deposit. Direct deposit is a convenient payment method for employees, who receive their paycheck quickly and securely on payday. Most employers handle direct deposit through their payroll software.
Read More Can Payroll Services Handle Direct Deposit?Do You Need a Business Tax Attorney? (When to Hire One)
There might come a time when you need to hire a business tax attorney. An experienced business tax attorney can help you structure your company, dispute legal challenges involving taxes, and more.
Read More Do You Need a Business Tax Attorney? (When to Hire One)The Best Payroll Software for Small Business, Based on Reviews
Software can make payroll—and your life—much easier. But, choosing a payroll system can be overwhelming. And as a savvy business owner, you want to find the best payroll software for a small business. You can look at small business payroll software reviews to help you choose.
Read More The Best Payroll Software for Small Business, Based on ReviewsTax Tips for NEW Small Business Owners (Must Read)
Accountants, business owners, and individuals aren’t safe from tax-time stress. One in four Americans say tax season is so stressful and complicated that they procrastinate filing. So whether it’s your first or 31st time filing taxes as a business owner, there are ways to simplify the process. You need a cheatsheet of small business tax […]
Read More Tax Tips for NEW Small Business Owners (Must Read)ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Gives Businesses a Discount on Questionable Claims
Aggressive promotion, scams, and ERC mills—that’s the drama surrounding the employee retention credit (ERC). The ERC was a lifeline for small businesses struggling to stay open during the pandemic. But bad actors quickly pounced on the opportunity. “ERC mills” began aggressive marketing campaigns advising employers to apply (even if they didn’t qualify) and collecting hefty […]
Read More ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Gives Businesses a Discount on Questionable ClaimsHow to Choose a Payroll Service for Your Small Business
Payroll software makes paying employees a breeze by calculating federal, state, and local taxes. If you’ve decided you want to use software to run payroll, you can put away your calculator and income tax withholding tables (hooray!). But, do you know how to choose a payroll service?
Read More How to Choose a Payroll Service for Your Small Business“SOS! Do I Need to Prepare a 1099 for Credit Card Payments I Make to Contractors?”
Paying a contractor to perform work for your business comes with a little disclaimer: reporting said payments on Form 1099-NEC. But what if you pay your contractor using a credit card? Do you have to prepare a 1099 for credit card payments?
Read More “SOS! Do I Need to Prepare a 1099 for Credit Card Payments I Make to Contractors?”Types of Business Structures
As a small business owner, one of the first decisions you make is deciding between the different types of business structures. But, choosing between business structures can be intimidating and confusing. Before you decide what business structure type to use for your small business, understand your options.
Read More Types of Business StructuresPatriot Software Expands Its Affiliate Marketing Program
Canton, Ohio Accounting and payroll industry stalwart, Patriot Software, is expanding its affiliate marketing with a national launch of its Affiliate Program on Impact.com.
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