Procrastination can be costly. If you put off submitting your employer tax returns too long, you couldwind up with a failure-to-file penalty. And no employer wants that.
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Understanding Multi-state Payroll (and How to Handle It)
Ah, the joys of employerhood. Having a team of employees to help grow your business can be a beautiful thing. But, getting the hang of payroll (especially payroll taxes) takes time. Not to mention, a multi-state payroll situation can confuse newbie and established employers alike. What’s an employer to do?
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How to Set up Payroll for a Small Business
Hired your first employee? Check. Set a start date? Check. Ready to process payroll? Not quite yet. Before you can start paying your employees, there are a few steps you need to know and some terms to learn. This handy payroll 101 guide explains how to set up payroll the right way so you can […]
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Payroll Compliance Checklist (By Payday, Month, Quarter, and Year)
Payroll compliance isn’t a once-per-year task you can easily check off. Remaining compliant is a big job. You must make sure your business is compliant with all payroll laws year-round. You can make payroll compliance easier and less stressful by doing tasks throughout the year. In fact, there are some tasks, like filing taxes, that […]
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In-house Payroll vs. Outsourcing
Payroll is a complex process that involves calculating wages, withholding taxes and deductions, and more. Because of its complexities, you may not know how to process payroll, in-house or using a third party. What’s the difference between in-house payroll vs. outsourcing?
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What Is Payroll?
One word, two syllables. And completely unavoidable if you’re an employer. Ah yes, we’re talking about payroll. It’s a pretty common term in the workplace (Don’t forget to run payroll!). But, what is payroll exactly?
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What Are Payroll Taxes?
Employers juggle many responsibilities, including calculating and withholding payroll taxes and other deductions. But, what exactly does payroll taxes include? And, how do you know how much to withhold from employees’ wages? If you’re wondering about understanding payroll taxes, never fear. Your payroll taxes breakdown is here.
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How to Do Payroll Yourself
If you’re thinking about hiring employees, you need a plan for payroll. But with the added expense of wages and benefits, you might not be too keen on the high price tag that comes with outsourcing payroll. Fear not; you can learn how to do payroll yourself. Here’s what to gather, the steps to follow, […]
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How to Calculate Payroll Taxes for Employers
A practical, step-by-step guide to calculating payroll taxes, with examples, key rates, and tools to simplify compliance. Having employees is an amazing feeling. But learning the responsibilities of being an employer can be daunting. One responsibility you have once you hire employees is learning how to calculate payroll taxes and withholding taxes from their paychecks. […]
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How to Keep Payroll Compliant in 2026 [7 Steps]
Staying payroll‑compliant in 2026 is both essential and increasingly difficult. Payroll compliance means following all federal, state, and local wage, tax, and reporting laws when paying employees. New state rules, multi‑state hiring, and faster enforcement can trigger IRS penalties, wage claims, and costly rework.
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