Once tax filings are submitted and extensions documented, bookkeepers enter a quieter but highly valuable phase. This transition period offers […]
Checklist Item #4 – Build Form 941 with intention Form 941 compresses an entire quarter of payroll activity into a […]
Payroll is at its most unpredictable in Q1 of a new year. Wage bases reset, Social Security caps start over, […]
By the midpoint of tax season, the early surge has worn thin. Calendars are packed and even your strongest performers […]
Every tax season starts with the same familiar thought — maybe this year will be different. The filing deadline feels […]
If you’re a CPA, you can probably recite certain client questions in your sleep. They surface every tax season, arrive […]
Busy season doesn’t usually fall apart because of volume alone — it unravels when everything feels equally urgent. Without a […]
For many payroll providers, the business isn’t just a source of income — it’s a reflection of decades of relationships, […]
Most business owners aren’t preoccupied with succession planning. You’re focused on clients, compliance, and keeping the wheels turning. Selling may […]
Employee classifications, insurance payments, and deadlines: Oh, my! Dealing with Workers’ Comp is notoriously finicky and a frequent source of […]
You know the benefits of getting paid as an S Corporation, and you’ve figured out how best to run payroll […]
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 […]
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
