Your to-do list as a business owner seems to get longer every day. There’s one more item you’ll have to check off, and this one is part of federal law. You’re required to retain payroll records, sometimes for up to four years.
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Scalable Payroll Solutions for Growing Businesses: When to Switch from Manual to Software
May 18, 2026Learn when and how to switch to a scalable payroll solution that grows with headcount, locations, and benefits without adding hours, errors, or compliance risk.
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The Ultimate Guide to Work-from-home Reimbursement for Remote Teams
May 15, 2026Do you have a temporary or permanently remote workforce? If so, you may consider offering work-from-home reimbursement to help workers cover remote-related expenses.
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Out-of-State Remote Workers: Compliance Checklist
May 14, 2026There are several benefits of a remote workforce, like an expanded talent pool. But if you’ve decided to hire out-of-state remote workers, there are several things you need to know.
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Essential Payroll Audit Procedures You Can’t Afford to Ignore
May 14, 2026Running payroll accurately is arguably one of your most critical employer responsibilities. But even if you use a reliable payroll processing system, there’s room for user error. You might input numbers incorrectly, forget to add an employee’s pay raise, or fail to remove a terminated employee from your payroll. To combat these potential problems, conduct […]
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States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
April 30, 2026According to the most recent BLS data, 27.5% of workers have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes.
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What Happens If Payday Falls on a Bank Holiday? Mark Your Calendar
April 29, 2026A whopping 65% of the U.S. population lives paycheck to paycheck. These employees (and likely all employees) count on receiving their wages on their scheduled pay date. But, bank holidays might pose a slight hiccup. What happens if payday falls on a bank holiday?
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Can a Youth Pastor or Associate Pastor Claim a Housing Allowance?
April 23, 2026Key Takeaways − A youth pastor or associate pastor can claim a housing allowance if they meet the IRS definition of a minister and the church properly designates the allowance in advance. A pastoral housing allowance is a portion of a minister’s compensation designated for housing expenses and can be excluded from federal income tax, […]
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IRS Rules for Minister’s Housing Allowances: Documentation and Reporting
April 16, 2026Do you run a church, ministry, or faith-based nonprofit? If so, payroll and taxes can feel complicated, especially when clergy housing allowances enter the picture.
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How to Accurately Calculate a Clergy Housing Allowance
April 15, 2026Key Takeaways − A clergy housing allowance lets qualifying ministers exclude part of their compensation from federal income tax, up to certain limits. The church or organization must officially designate the allowance in advance. The excludable amount is the lowest of 1) The amount officially designated as housing allowance, 2) The minister’s actual housing expenses, […]
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