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 […]
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 […]
If there is one thing every business owner needs to calculate correctly, it’s taxes. The consequences of filing incorrectly can […]
You’ve got your grand business idea, and you’re ready to take your corner of the world by storm! Starting a […]
Does the idea of managing your workers’ PTO (paid time off) make your head spin? You’re not alone. Should you […]
Maybe like other small business owners, you’ve learned on your own that employees-though set at an hourly or salaried rate-will […]
You wouldn’t drive a car without car insurance or buy a home without property insurance. Are you taking on unnecessary […]
Payroll taxes, income taxes, federal income taxes, and business expenses. That’s a lot of balls to juggle, on top of […]
You’ll probably never make a mistake or payroll error, right? It’s more common than you think. A quarter of all […]
True or false: Offering the highest salary is the only way to retain your best employees. False! Employees appreciate more […]
Paying a contractor is the same as paying an employee, right Not quite. And if you want to pay the […]
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
