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4 Steps to Creating the Optimal Payroll Budget
A warm sunny day in the middle of winter is a pleasant surprise. Looking at your business account and seeing […]
4 Critical Things to Know About Multi-State Taxation for 2023
If there is one thing every business owner needs to calculate correctly, it’s taxes. The consequences of filing incorrectly can […]
How To Set Up Payroll for LLC: 5 Critical Steps for SMB Payroll
You’ve got your grand business idea, and you’re ready to take your corner of the world by storm! Starting a […]
What is PTO? A Guide to Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
Does the idea of managing your workers’ PTO (paid time off) make your head spin? You’re not alone. Should you […]
How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Employee in 2023?
Maybe like other small business owners, you’ve learned on your own that employees-though set at an hourly or salaried rate-will […]
What is Payroll Insurance? 3 Mistakes To Avoid
You wouldn’t drive a car without car insurance or buy a home without property insurance. Are you taking on unnecessary […]
Are Payroll Taxes Deductible? 3 Top Things You Need to Know
Payroll taxes, income taxes, federal income taxes, and business expenses. That’s a lot of balls to juggle, on top of […]
4 Most Expensive Consequences of Payroll Errors (And How To Avoid)
You’ll probably never make a mistake or payroll error, right? It’s more common than you think. A quarter of all […]
The History of Workers’ Compensation: Why the System Exists and Why It Still Matters
For many small business owners, workers’ compensation feels like just another insurance policy — a required expense that gets renewed […]
The Payroll Fraud Risk Hiding in Plain Sight: Direct Deposit Change Scams
Payroll professionals spend a lot of time helping clients comply with tax regulations, manage employee records, and process payroll accurately. […]
Understanding IRS Occupational Codes for No Tax on Tips
The No Tax on Tips rule has gotten a lot of attention since it became law, mostly because it sounds […]
5 Reasons Why Small Business Owners Need a Section 125 Plan
A Section 125 plan often known as a “cafeteria plan” offers small businesses significant advantages providing a tax-efficient way to […]
Managing Clients Who Filed Extensions Without the Chaos
Filing an extension has become routine for many taxpayers, sometimes through no fault of their own. K-1s, investment statements, and […]
From Paychecks to Strategy – How CPAs Can Guide Smarter Compensation Decisions
Right after filing their tax return is when business owners are most aware of how compensation and payroll decisions affected […]
Helping Clients Reset Their Books for a Cleaner Year Ahead
Tax season may be over, but for many clients, the real work is just beginning. The filing process often exposes […]
Top 4 Questions to Answer After April 15th
A break is probably the first thing on your mind once busy season wraps up. Before you fully unplug, it’s […]
The Hidden Profit Lever in Workers’ Compensation
Why CPAs Should Care About the Experience Mod A small business owner sees workers’ compensation premiums jump and assumes rates […]
Considering a Sale of Your Payroll Business? Now Is the Time to Act, Talk to ConnectPay
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process…
Handling Year-End Taxable Fringe Benefits
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process…

Considerations Before Selling Your Payroll Business to ADP or Paychex
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process for your small business.

Considering a Sale of Your Payroll Business? Now Is the Time to Act, Talk to ConnectPay
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process for your small business.

Remote Work for CPA Firms: Smart Strategy or Security Gamble?
Let’s be real. Remote work isn’t going anywhere. What started as a quick fix during the pandemic has turned into

W-2s, 1099s & Contractor Questions: A CPA’s Compliance Checklist
Business owners face the same pressures every January: making sure employee and contractor paperwork is filed accurately and on time

Handling Year-End Taxable Fringe Benefits
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process for your small business.

UPDATE! No Tax on Tips and Overtime Deduction
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process for your small business.

Setting the Stage for a Clean Payroll Year
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process for your small business.

Five Things You Should Do Today in Order to Sell Your Payroll Business in the Next Three Years
If you’re thinking about selling your business within the next few years, the clock has already started ticking. Specific actions

What Every Payroll Owner Should Know About Retirement Readiness
For payroll owners, retirement readiness isn’t as simple as setting a date and walking away. You’ve built a business that’s

The End of the Billable Hour? How Subscription Pricing Is Reshaping CPA Firms
For years, CPA firms were locked into the billable hour. Track the time, send the invoice, repeat.

Payroll Retention Done Right: Best Practices for CPAs to Help Clients Organize, Secure, and Archive Payroll Files
Payroll records rarely get much attention, yet they quietly hold the story of how a business runs ó who was

Get Ready for W-2s, 1099s & Deadlines: A CPA Firm’s January Playbook
For CPA firms, January isn’t only about meeting deadlines. It’s also about setting the pace for everything that follows. How