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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 […]
The first thing to understand about docking pay is that there is a difference between exempt and nonexempt employees. As […]
The end of 2025 is coming fast ó especially for payroll teams. Between final pay runs, closing out tax records, […]
As 2025’s fourth quarter draws closer, many CPA firms face the pressure of wrapping up the year while laying the […]
Business owners face the same pressures every January: making sure employee and contractor paperwork is filed accurately and on time […]
In the highly competitive world of payroll services, independence can feel like freedom. You control your branding, pricing, client interactions, […]
Today’s CPA firms are under increasing pressure to do more with less ó handle more clients, offer more services, and […]
CPA firms are increasingly caught in a trap. Clients expect immediate responses to payroll issues regardless of time, scope, or […]
Let’s face itórunning payroll isn’t anyone’s favorite part of owning a business. And when independent contractors (aka 1099 workers) are […]
For many businesses, seasonal hiring isn’t optional. It’s a necessity. Whether it’s the holiday retail rush, summer tourism spikes, or […]
CPA firms are seeing a surge in fraud targeting their clients. From corrupt email accounts and fraudulent bank account changes […]
Following up on last month’s blog about the history of workers compensation, this month we’ll take a closer look at one […]
After completing 44 payroll company acquisitions, we’ve learned that every seller has unique goals. Some want to retire immediately. Others want to remain […]
If there was one big theme at this year’s payroll, accounting, and M&A conferences, it was this: consolidation isn’t slowing down — […]
For many small business owners, workers’ compensation feels like just another insurance policy — a required expense that gets renewed […]
Payroll professionals spend a lot of time helping clients comply with tax regulations, manage employee records, and process payroll accurately. […]
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 […]
