Canton, OH Patriot Software today announced the launch of HR Experts & Training, a new add-on for Patriot Human Resources Software customers who need practical HR support and employee training without hiring a full internal HR team. Powered by Mineral, the add-on gives small businesses unlimited access to certified HR professionals by phone or online, […]
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Nearly 9 Out of 10 Customers Recommend Patriot Software
June 16, 2026Based on an NPS promoter score recorded over the past 12 months, nearly 9 out of 10 customers would recommend Patriot’s accounting and payroll products to friends, family, or colleagues.
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Security Showdown: Cloud Payroll vs. Desktop Software
June 15, 2026Key Takeaways − Cloud payroll stores your data on secure, remote servers you access via the internet. Desktop payroll stores data on your own computer(s). Cloud vendors typically provide encryption, backups, and automatic updates. Desktop gives you physical control, but you’re also responsible for backups, updates, and security. Most small businesses today opt for cloud […]
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The Operational Benefits of Offering White-label Payroll as a CPA
June 12, 2026Key Takeaways − White-label payroll lets you offer payroll under your own brand, powered by a payroll software provider. You can streamline operations, reduce manual work, and lower risk compared to DIY payroll setups. Adding payroll can deepen client relationships and create new, recurring revenue streams. The right software partner handles the heavy lifting so […]
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Marketing White-label Payroll Solutions to Existing Tax Clients
June 8, 2026Key Takeaways − Your existing tax clients are your easiest buyers for white-label payroll. Lead with benefits they care about: time savings, accuracy, and one trusted advisor. Use simple, repeatable marketing plays: tax-season scripts, emails, and review meetings. Position payroll as a monthly solution, not a one-time add-on. Start small, refine your pitch, then scale […]
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The 2026 Average Cost of Living by State, and Why Ignoring it Could Sink Your Business
June 5, 2026You hear about it all the time in the news, Cost of living rising! Maybe you think about it on a daily basis, Do I earn enough to cover my standard of living in my state?
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Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You Need
June 5, 2026Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise.
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Why Payroll Is the Stickiest Service an Accounting Firm Can Offer
June 4, 2026Key Takeaways − Payroll is “sticky” because it’s essential, recurring, and hard for clients to switch away from. Accountants see client data each pay period, not just at year-end, which encourages a year-round relationship. Payroll opens the door to deeper advisory work, bookkeeping, and tax services. White-label payroll software helps accountants grow revenue without building […]
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Step-by-Step Guide to Catching Up on Past-due Payroll Taxes
June 2, 2026Key Takeaways − Falling behind on payroll taxes is serious but fixable if you act quickly. The IRS can add penalties, interest, liens, and even personal liability for some owners. Your priorities are to get current, gather records and calculate what you owe, file all missing returns, and set up a payment plan if needed. […]
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The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty: Personal Liability for Late Payroll Taxes
June 2, 2026Key Takeaways − The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) lets the IRS hold individuals personally liable when a business fails to pay certain payroll taxes. “Trust fund taxes” are the federal income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes you withhold from employees’ paychecks. If you don’t deposit or pay these taxes, the IRS can come after […]
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