In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013. Rhode Island TCI offers qualifying employees paid leave to care for their loved ones in certain situations.
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New Jersey Paid Family Leave (+Q&A)
New Jersey started its paid family leave plan in 2009 with the New Jersey Family Leave Act. New Jersey paid family leave (PFL) made NJ the second state (after California) to pass a PFL policy. If you’re a New Jersey employer, you need to know about your responsibilities.
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Delaware Paid Family Leave: What Employers Need to Know
With the passage of the Healthy Delaware Families Act (the Act), Delaware became the 11th state to guarantee paid parental, medical, and military leave for employees. The Delaware paid family leave (PFL) tax went into effect January 1, 2025.
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Colorado Delivery Fee: Knock, Knock? Who’s There?
If you have a business in Colorado that delivers or ships products to customers within the state, you may be responsible for the Colorado delivery fee.
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How Much Can a Small Business Make Before Paying Taxes? Guide
Tax season can be hectic, especially if you’re a small business owner. If you hate filing business taxes, you may wonder, “How much can a small business make before paying taxes?” The answer is: It depends. Read on to learn how much a small business can earn before paying income taxes.
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Business Tax Deadlines for 2025 to Put on Your Calendar (+ Charts)
It’s that time of year again when tax filing deadlines bear down on small businesses across the country. Don’t get caught off guard this year. Read on to learn all about the deadlines for taxes.
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Who Pays Payroll Taxes? Understanding the Responsibilities for Employers and Employees
Whenever you cut a check for an employee, the employee isn’t the only one receiving money. You must withhold payroll taxes from employee wages and remit them to the proper agencies. Depending on the payroll tax, you must match employee contributions. But, not all payroll taxes are created equally. So, who pays payroll taxes? Is […]
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What You Need to Know About California Paid Family Leave [+ FAQs]
California was the first state to create a paid family leave (PFL) program in 2002 (benefits became available in 2004). Since then, other states have created paid family leave programs. If you’re an employer in California, you must withhold PFL contributions from employees’ wages while running payroll. Read on to learn more about your California […]
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Am I There, Yet? Taking Time off Work From Your Firm
Accountants aren’t famous for taking vacations. They’re known for working hard and seldom taking breaks. But long hours and late nights aren’t sustainable forever. If taking time off work isn’t on your radar, you may need to consider it eventually. Read on to learn how to take time off work as an accountant.
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Patriot’s Accounting Software Ranked as Top 5 for Small Businesses
Canton, OH Patriot Software, an accounting and payroll software provider, has been recognized by Capterra as one of five top-rated accounting software for small businesses.
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