The accounting world may seem filled with hard facts. Either the money is in the account, will be in the account, or it isn’t … right? Well, that’s not always the case.
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State W-2 Filing Deadlines [+ Chart]
January 9, 2023If you’ve had employees for a while, you know the drill. Every year, you must prepare and send Forms W-2 to the proper parties, which typically includes the state. For on-time reporting, you need to know your state W-2 filing deadlines.
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How to Get Clients to Pay on Time: 7 Easy Steps to Make Sure Your Firm Gets Paid
January 6, 2023You work hard to ensure your clients’ businesses do well. But, many accounting professionals struggle with an unreliable cash flow when clients pay late or forget to pay. The good news is your firm doesn’t have to suffer. Want to make sure your firm gets paid? Read on to learn how to get clients to […]
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IRS Audit Triggers and How to Avoid Them
January 5, 2023You have a lot to deal with to keep your company operating. One thing you don’t want to have to handle? An IRS audit. While some audits happen randomly, others trigger from red flags in your records. What are these IRS audit triggers, you ask?
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A Seller’s Guide to Economic Nexus Laws by State
January 4, 2023Economic nexus has taken the nation by storm. With the majority of states establishing economic nexus laws (46 states to be exact), it can be hard to keep up with all of the rules and changes. Regardless of if you have in-person or online sales, you need to know whether the state you’re selling in […]
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Hours Paid for Hours Worked: Compensable Time and Paying Your Employees
January 4, 2023You may have heard the phrase “If you have time to lean, you’ve got time to clean.” It’s a saying beloved by managers across the country and cuts to the core of the nonexempt employee/wage relationship. Nonexempt employees get paid because they work for a certain period of time. But what if an employee is […]
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How Many Hours Do Business Owners Work? According to Studies, It’s a Lot
January 3, 2023Thinking about starting a business but worried about how busy you’ll be? Or, have you already started a business and are wondering how many hours you should be clocking in? Either way, knowing how much other business owners work may be helpful. So, how many hours do business owners work?
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Patriot Recognized as Top Small Business Payroll Software by Software Advice
January 2, 2023Canton, OH Patriot Software, a leading accounting software and payroll software provider, has been named a FrontRunner for Top Small Business Payroll Software by Software Advice.
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Ready to Dive Right Into Tip Pooling? Read This Before You Take the Plunge
December 29, 2022In many types of service industries, employees can receive tips in addition to their regular wages. If your employees earn tips, you may consider giving tip pooling a try. Keep reading to learn all about tip pooling, including how it works and tip pooling laws you need to follow.
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Hiring Teens This Summer? Here’s Your Homework on Labor Laws for Minors
December 29, 2022The closer summer gets, the more teens begin looking for jobs. And, they might be applying to work for you. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules for hiring teens and children. Know the minor employment laws before you take on a minor employee. To learn more about the labor laws for minors […]
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