Key Takeaways − Payroll services create recurring revenue, strengthen client relationships, and expand your advisory role without hiring a payroll team when you use a full-service or white-label provider. Look for reliability, automation (tax filings/deposits), accountant pricing, co-branding/white-label options, integrations, security, and responsive support. Start small: Choose a partner, set pricing, start with 3–5 clients, […]
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2026 Sales Tax Holiday Dates: Ready, Set, Go! Mark Your Calendars
March 6, 2026For business owners in most states, collecting and remitting sales tax is part of the job description. But on select dates throughout the year, your customers can take advantage of a sales tax holiday.
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When Are Federal Payroll Taxes Due?
March 5, 2026Key Takeaways − FUTA deposits are generally quarterly when your quarterly FUTA liability exceeds $500; if it’s under $500 for the quarter, roll it forward. If it’s under $500 for the entire year, you can pay with Form 940 by January 31. Federal income tax withholding, Social Security, and Medicare (FICA) deposits follow either a […]
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Sales Tax Laws by State: What’re Your State’s Rules?
March 5, 2026Forty-five states and Washington D.C. have some type of state sales tax. Some states might even have different sales tax rates or rules for local taxes or online sales. Chances are, your business is probably in a state with sales tax. To remain compliant, you must know sales tax laws by state. Read on to […]
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Do Nonprofits and Churches Pay Payroll Taxes?
March 5, 2026Businesses can be categorized as nonprofits or for-profits. When it comes to payroll taxes, for-profit businesses have it pretty straightforward. For-profits pay payroll taxes. But for some nonprofit organizations, it’s not as simple. Do nonprofits pay payroll taxes?
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Signs You Need to Hire an Accountant for Your Small Business
March 5, 2026Accounting, taxes, and financial planning are tricky tasks to navigate, plain and simple. Thankfully, there are tools, like accounting software, you can use to streamline your responsibilities. But at some point, you might decide to hire an accountant for their professional guidance.
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How to Simplify HR Processes (With Tools, Templates, and Compliance Tips)
March 5, 2026HR compliance can be a nightmare for overwhelmed small business owners. You need buttoned-up HR processes to avoid compliance-related penalties and lawsuits. This takes time, which is a commodity most business owners don’t have.
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How to Open a Second Business Location
March 4, 2026As you dive into expanding your company, you enter new, unfamiliar territory. Consider some of the following points on how to open a second business location.
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Can You Pay Employees Late? What to Do If You Can’t Make Payroll
March 3, 2026Help, I can’t pay my employees! If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you know how scary it can be. Realizing you can’t make payroll might make you feel anxious, embarrassed, and helpless.
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How to Fill Out Form 941 (2026): Step-by-step Instructions to Fill Out Form 941
March 2, 2026If you have employees, you likely need to fill out and file Form 941 each quarter. Form 941 is jam-packed with different sections and calculations, which leaves room for errors. Avoid major Form 941 mistakes and learn how to fill out Form 941 line by line here.
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