States like New York, California, and Massachusetts have paid family leave programs so employees can take paid time off for medical and family issues. Along with a number of states, Washington D.C. also started a PFL program in 2019.
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Massachusetts Paid Family Leave and what MA Employers Need to Know
January 22, 2026As an employer, you are likely familiar with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). However, are you aware that your state might have additional programs in place for family and medical leave? If you are a Massachusetts employer, you must learn about the Massachusetts paid family leave program.
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Oregon Paid Family Leave: Everything You Need to Know About the New Law
January 22, 2026Several states have a paid family leave program, including Oregon. Read on to learn more about the new Oregon paid family leave program and how it impacts your business.
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Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
January 22, 2026As an employer, you must stay on top of your payroll responsibilities, including federal, state, and local taxes and deductions. If you are an employer with employees who work in Washington state, you need to know about the Washington paid family leave program.
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10 Proven Ways to Price Payroll Services for Accountants
January 16, 2026Pricing payroll services isn’t one-size-fits-all. Accountants need a structure that’s transparent for clients, profitable for the firm, and flexible enough to scale with complexity. The best answer to “How should accountants price payroll services?” is to choose a model that aligns fees with what your clients need and communicate it with clear, itemized pricing.
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Student Loan Garnishments: Do You Have to Start Withholding for the Government?
January 9, 2026Approximately 42 million people have federal student loans, and more than five million are in default. And as of January 2026, federal student loan wage garnishment is restarting. Employers will be responsible for garnishing employees’ wages if they are in default.
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What Is the Corporate Tax Rate? [Federal & State Guide]
January 7, 2026Your company’s tax liability largely depends on the business structure you choose. And if you structure your business as a corporation, you’re responsible for paying the corporate income tax rate on company earnings. So, what is the corporate tax rate?
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Minimum Wage Posters: Are You Displaying the Right Notices?
January 7, 2026Do you really know what minimum wage posters you have to display around your office? Many employers don’t, and that can lead to penalties. If you’re even slightly unsure, read on. Failing to post required federal, state, and local posters isn’t just a minor oversight; it could cost you.
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What Is My SUTA Tax Rate? State-by-state Guide [Chart]
January 5, 2026Employers are responsible for paying state unemployment (also called SUI or SUTA) taxes when running payroll. Your SUI rate can vary widely by state, industry, and other factors. So, what’s your SUTA tax rate?
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Can You Pay That?! Federal and State Tipped Minimum Wage Rates for 2026
January 5, 2026Want to avoid breaking labor laws? Then you need to pay employees according to federal, state, or local minimum wage law. But if you have tipped employees, you might be able to pay a lower, tipped minimum wage when running restaurant payroll.
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