Failing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
As Patriot's Content Manager, Rachel creates engaging and informative content aimed to help business owners understand complex accounting and payroll topics.
The Best State to Start a Business [According to Research]
Ah, location, location, location. Choosing where to open up shop is one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make when starting a business. But, location isn’t just about picking a building on a popular street corner. It’s also about selecting a state to do business in—the best state to start a business.
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Can Employers Change Time Cards?
You have your time card management down to a science. Employees fill them out, you approve them, and boom! You send them off to payroll, and your job is done. But what happens when an employee makes a mistake? Can employers change time cards? Or is it illegal for an employer to change time cards?
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Mandatory Benefits: What Benefits Do Employers Have to Offer?
Employee benefits beef up your compensation package. They can make or break your ability to hire and retain employees. For the most part, you can choose what to offer employees. But, there are several mandatory benefits you can’t afford to ignore.
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How to Fill Out Form 1120: A Guide for Corporations
Structuring your business as a corporation comes with benefits like limited liability and increased access to capital. It also comes with its own unique small business tax return—Form 1120. Do you know how to fill out Form 1120?
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IRS Notice 2023-13 and SITCA: What Service Industry Employers Need to Know
Have you heard about the Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement program, otherwise known as SITCA?
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SOC Codes and Mandatory Reporting: Does Your State Want Worker Classification Data?
“What’s your occupation?” Everybody gets this question—at the doctor’s office, when opening a new bank account, etc. People are curious. They want to know what it is exactly you do for a living. And if you’re an employer, the government wants to know what your employees do, too. To find out, federal and state agencies […]
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Leasing a Commercial Space? Here’s What to Know
Maybe you started out running your business from your home or garage. Or, maybe you’re getting ready to launch a new business. Whatever the case may be, there might come a time when you need to rent an office, retail space, or warehouse. And if you do, you need to know the ins and outs […]
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When Is Busy Season for Accountants, Plus 5 Tips on Surviving
Late nights, long hours, and lots of coffee. Sound familiar? If you’re an accounting professional, this may happen to you throughout the year. But, there are a few times in particular when the work days get longer. Cue busy season. So, when is busy season for accountants? And, how can you survive it without burning […]
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Receipts for Taxes and Your Business: What Do You Need to Hang Onto?
Tax season might be once a year, but preparing for tax season is a year-round process. To back up your tax deduction claims, you need to keep business receipts. But, what kind of receipts for taxes do you need? And which small business receipts can you pitch?
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