Eliminating low-value, repetitive work is a goal for many CPA firms. Instead of focusing on transactional services that are billed […]
Even the smallest businesses need HR support-because managing people effectively is critical to long-term success. Many small business owners underestimate […]
Maryland’s small business landscape is facing a pivotal moment. Two legislative bills have emerged, proposing a 2.5% sales tax, on […]
Update Following December 3rd Ruling: UPDATED: December 4, 2024 – US District Court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction yesterday […]
Many people have different associations with the ending of a year. Some think of the holiday season; others prepare for […]
In 1888 long before digital time and attendance tools employees were clocking in and out manually using time-tracking tools like […]
What if there was a way to save money on health insurance premiums while increasing your team’s take-home income, leading […]
As a business owner, you know that offering a strong benefits package is essential for attracting and keeping the best […]
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is revising its overtime regulations, effective July 1, 2024.
Do the words’ employee classification’ make you want to bury your head in your hands? You’re not alone. Misclassifying workers […]
One of the last email subject lines you want to see in your inbox is WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AUDIT. Processing worker’s […]
As an entrepreneur, you wear many hats. You’re a salesperson, an innovator, an administrator and a payroll manager? Whether or […]
Employee classifications, insurance payments, and deadlines: Oh, my! Dealing with Workers’ Comp is notoriously finicky and a frequent source of […]
You know the benefits of getting paid as an S Corporation, and you’ve figured out how best to run payroll […]
Let’s paint a picture: You file your S Corp tax return. Then, you receive a certified letter in the mail […]
As a small business owner, you know you can’t do everything on your own. That’s why you have employees on […]
S-corp shareholders who don’t interpret IRS Notice 2008-1 correctly could lose out on tax benefits related to their health insurance […]
Wading into the world of self-employment can oftentimes feel like walking blindfolded through a dark room. You know where you […]
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
