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4 Steps to Creating the Optimal Payroll Budget
Drew Schildwachter
March 29, 2023
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
ConnectPay
March 15, 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
Drew Schildwachter
March 8, 2023
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
Drew Schildwachter
February 22, 2023
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?
Erin Crowley
February 3, 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
Matt Venuto
January 16, 2023
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
Matt Venuto
December 26, 2022
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)
Matt Venuto
December 19, 2022
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
Ted Sullivan
June 17, 2026
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
Ted Sullivan
June 17, 2026
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
Wes Kimple
June 17, 2026
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
Drew Schildwachter
June 16, 2026
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
Wes Kimple
May 5, 2026
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
Wes Kimple
May 5, 2026
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
Wes Kimple
May 5, 2026
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
Wes Kimple
April 28, 2026
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
Wes Kimple
April 28, 2026
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
Ted Sullivan
January 6, 2026
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
Ted Sullivan
December 16, 2025
Boost employee satisfaction and save on health insurance costs with a Section 125 Plan. Discover the tax advantages and simple setup process…
The Hidden Profit Lever in Workers’ Compensation
Wes Kimple
April 28, 2026
Why CPAs Should Care About the Experience Mod A small business owner sees workers’ compensation premiums jump and assumes rates
Post-Tax Season Pricing Review — Where Did You Undercharge?
Wes Kimple
April 28, 2026
The priority during busy season is getting tax returns out the door. Only once busy season is over does the
The W-2 Clues That Signal Overlooked Section 125 Savings
Wes Kimple
March 31, 2026
Every filing season leaves subtle fingerprints of payroll decisions made months earlier. Look closely at the W-2, and a pattern
Strategic Conversations for CPAs to Start Before April 15th
Wes Kimple
March 31, 2026
Leading up to April 15th, most conversations between CPAs and clients stay focused on tax returns. Yet this brief window
Checklist of Common Tax Return Errors Still Showing Up in Final-Week Reviews
Wes Kimple
March 31, 2026
Tax reviewers often see the same handful of problems resurface during the final few weeks of tax season. One reason
Pricing with Evidence: A Practical Framework for Bookkeeping Fee Adjustments
Wes Kimple
March 27, 2026
You set your fees with the best information available. Then the real work begins — and the data tells a
How to Help Your Bookkeeping Clients Separate Business and Personal Finances
Wes Kimple
March 27, 2026
In March, everything looks manageable — a few business meals on a personal card, a quick transfer to cover groceries.
Post-Tax Season Checklist for Your Bookkeeping Business
Wes Kimple
March 27, 2026
Once tax filings are submitted and extensions documented, bookkeepers enter a quieter but highly valuable phase. This transition period offers
Quarter 1 Payroll Taxes Filing Checklist (Part 2)
Wes Kimple
February 24, 2026
Checklist Item #4 – Build Form 941 with intention Form 941 compresses an entire quarter of payroll activity into a
Quarter 1 Payroll Taxes Filing Checklist (Part 1)
Wes Kimple
February 24, 2026
Payroll is at its most unpredictable in Q1 of a new year. Wage bases reset, Social Security caps start over,
Mid-Tax Season Reset – Small Shifts to Re-Energize Your Team
Wes Kimple
February 24, 2026
By the midpoint of tax season, the early surge has worn thin. Calendars are packed and even your strongest performers
The First 30 Days of Tax Season: How CPAs Can Set the Tone Before the Chaos Hits
Wes Kimple
February 18, 2026
Every tax season starts with the same familiar thought — maybe this year will be different. The filing deadline feels