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”?
You’ve put your heart and soul into building and managing your small business. Amid all the late nights you’ve spent […]
We get it: Your small business is your baby. It’s hard to let go and let someone else take the […]
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 […]
Many small business owners are overwhelmed and exhausted – and rightfully so. Not only has it been a hard year […]
During the first peak of COVID-19, the Payroll Protection Program was massively utilized by business owners across the country, with […]
Employee assistance programs provide free resources such as confidential assessments, counseling, referrals to specialized professionals and follow-up services to employees […]
Nonexempt Employees The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) permits employers to deduct a loan or advance of wages to an […]
The first thing to understand about docking pay is that there is a difference between exempt and nonexempt employees. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process…
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process…
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process…
Why CPAs Should Care About the Experience Mod A small business owner sees workers’ compensation premiums jump and assumes rates
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
