You juggle countless responsibilities as a small business owner, from managing inventory to marketing your services. With limited hours in […]
Every dollar counts when you’re running a small business. Chances are you’re already stretching every penny to grow your business, […]
Managing human resources effectively is a challenge for most small business owners. With limited staff and budgets, creating formal HR […]
2024 is only a matter of business days away! As we embark on a new fiscal year, your small business […]
Getting paid should be simple and convenient for both you and your team. Direct deposit offers numerous benefits as a […]
The employee retention credit (ERC) was designed to help businesses that paid employees during the Covid-19 pandemic and suffered significant […]
A single payroll error costs a business almost three hundred dollars, on average. Over time, inaccurate payroll processes can cost […]
You know your small business needs flexibility to thrive. But you also need workers with specialized skills and minimal training […]
Are you worried about tethering your small business to a payroll giant that may feel more “big” than “business-friendly”?
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 […]
As a dentist, you already have a lot on your plate. It’s understandable that HR management – although a necessary […]
You shouldn’t need to take an Advil before dealing with your workers’ compensation insurance payroll reports. Although filling out these […]
If you’re required to withhold Connecticut income tax, you must register for withholding tax with the Connecticut State Department of […]
In December of 2020, the IRS released a redesigned version of Form W-4, attempting to simplify the process for employees […]
It’s common for employers to entrust company property to employees, such as:
Human resource professionals are held to the highest standards when it comes to confidentiality. To see why, you only need […]
Are you a DIY type or the kind of business owner who prefers to invest in the best? There are […]
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 […]
The priority during busy season is getting tax returns out the door. Only once busy season is over does the
Every filing season leaves subtle fingerprints of payroll decisions made months earlier. Look closely at the W-2, and a pattern
Leading up to April 15th, most conversations between CPAs and clients stay focused on tax returns. Yet this brief window
Tax reviewers often see the same handful of problems resurface during the final few weeks of tax season. One reason
You set your fees with the best information available. Then the real work begins — and the data tells a
In March, everything looks manageable — a few business meals on a personal card, a quick transfer to cover groceries.
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
