Let’s paint a picture: You file your S Corp tax return. Then, you receive a certified letter in the mail […]
As a small business owner, you know you can’t do everything on your own. That’s why you have employees on […]
S-corp shareholders who don’t interpret IRS Notice 2008-1 correctly could lose out on tax benefits related to their health insurance […]
Wading into the world of self-employment can oftentimes feel like walking blindfolded through a dark room. You know where you […]
As the owner of a single owner S Corp business, you’ve already taken a big step towards optimizing your tax […]
Running a successful small business is all about making sure you have the right person in every position. Sometimes, the […]
Let’s face it: Payroll hasn’t gotten any easier in recent years. The worldwide pandemic of 2020 ushered in an uncertain […]
The IRS has been sending out Notice CP148, notifying some employers of an address change on their Form 941. While […]
When an employee is injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance serves as a safety blanket, protecting businesses from potential […]
Business clients want to close the year on a high note ó stronger sales, better margins, finished projects, clean books. […]
As year-end approaches, worker classification remains a high-stakes issue, especially for a CPA firm’s business clients juggling a mix of […]
In the evolving landscape of payroll services, independent providers often overlook one critical asset: the equity embedded in their business. […]
The end of 2025 is coming fast ó especially for payroll teams. Between final pay runs, closing out tax records, […]
As 2025’s fourth quarter draws closer, many CPA firms face the pressure of wrapping up the year while laying the […]
Business owners face the same pressures every January: making sure employee and contractor paperwork is filed accurately and on time […]
In the highly competitive world of payroll services, independence can feel like freedom. You control your branding, pricing, client interactions, […]
Today’s CPA firms are under increasing pressure to do more with less ó handle more clients, offer more services, and […]
CPA firms are increasingly caught in a trap. Clients expect immediate responses to payroll issues regardless of time, scope, or […]
Following up on last month’s blog about the history of workers compensation, this month we’ll take a closer look at one […]
After completing 44 payroll company acquisitions, we’ve learned that every seller has unique goals. Some want to retire immediately. Others want to remain […]
If there was one big theme at this year’s payroll, accounting, and M&A conferences, it was this: consolidation isn’t slowing down — […]
For many small business owners, workers’ compensation feels like just another insurance policy — a required expense that gets renewed […]
Payroll professionals spend a lot of time helping clients comply with tax regulations, manage employee records, and process payroll accurately. […]
Whether you plan to sell your payroll business next year, ten years from now, or never, one question is worth […]
Founder Profile: Danny Barnhill Owner: Danny Barnhill, founder of PaySouth Payroll Services Business Model: serving small businesses in South Carolina (95% under 50 employees) Structure: Solo operator with […]
If you run a small payroll business, you already know this: Your technology isn’t just part of your operation — […]
There comes a moment for many small businesses when the question shifts from “How do we grow?” to “What happens […]
Payroll professionals spend a lot of time helping clients comply with tax regulations, manage employee records, and process payroll accurately.
The No Tax on Tips rule has gotten a lot of attention since it became law, mostly because it sounds
A Section 125 plan often known as a “cafeteria plan” offers small businesses significant advantages providing a tax-efficient way to
Whether you plan to sell your payroll business next year, ten years from now, or never, one question is worth
Founder Profile: Danny Barnhill Owner: Danny Barnhill, founder of PaySouth Payroll Services Business Model: serving small businesses in South Carolina (95% under 50 employees) Structure: Solo operator with
If you run a small payroll business, you already know this: Your technology isn’t just part of your operation —
There comes a moment for many small businesses when the question shifts from “How do we grow?” to “What happens
Filing an extension has become routine for many taxpayers, sometimes through no fault of their own. K-1s, investment statements, and
Right after filing their tax return is when business owners are most aware of how compensation and payroll decisions affected
Tax season may be over, but for many clients, the real work is just beginning. The filing process often exposes
A break is probably the first thing on your mind once busy season wraps up. Before you fully unplug, it’s
Why CPAs Should Care About the Experience Mod A small business owner sees workers’ compensation premiums jump and assumes rates
