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As a small business owner, your doors likely aren’t open 24/7. And if you’re like most businesses, you might be closed on federal legal holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average full-time employee receives approximately 7.6 paid holidays annually.
Read More How Familiar Are You With Federal Legal Holidays?
After the end of every year, you need to report your workers’ wages. You must send a form to the worker and governments. But, which IRS form do you send? The form you use—Form 1099 vs. W-2—depends on if the worker was a contractor or an employee.
Read More Form 1099-NEC vs. W-2 Differences: Which Should You Use?
Data breaches and cyberattacks happen every day. Payroll contains sensitive employee information such as Social Security numbers and bank account details, making it a goldmine for cybercriminals. And because 43% of all data breaches target small businesses, payroll data security should be top of mind.
Read More Payroll Data Security: Defending Against Payroll Data Breaches
You’re ready for some help around your business. Should you hire a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor? The choice might not be yours. There are key differences between a W-2 employee vs. a 1099 contractor that you must understand to stay legally compliant.
Read More W-2 Employee vs. 1099 Contractor: Which Is Better for Your Small Business?
Let’s face it: everybody makes mistakes. So, if you make a mistake on an employee’s Form W-2, don’t panic. Instead, learn how to correct a W-2 form and take action.
Read More How to Correct a W-2 Form If You Make a Mistake (Amend Your W-2)
Step 1: Land the contract for a federal government-funded job. Step 2: Comply with your certified payroll reporting requirements. What is certified payroll?
Read More What Is Certified Payroll? What to Know If You Land a Federal Contract
Every four years, February magically has 29 days instead of 28. Ok, so maybe it’s not magic. But it is a leap year. And when leap year rolls around every four years, your business needs to be prepared. Read on to learn about leap year payroll and steps for handling payroll during a leap year.
Read More How Will Leap Year Payroll Impact Your Business in 2024?
If you want to deposit your employees’ paychecks directly into their bank accounts, you need direct deposit. Direct deposit is a convenient payment method for employees, who receive their paycheck quickly and securely on payday. Most employers handle direct deposit through their payroll software.
Read More Can Payroll Services Handle Direct Deposit?
Software can make payroll—and your life—much easier. But, choosing a payroll system can be overwhelming. And as a savvy business owner, you want to find the best payroll software for a small business. You can look at small business payroll software reviews to help you choose.
Read More The Best Payroll Software for Small Business, Based on Reviews
Payroll software makes paying employees a breeze by calculating federal, state, and local taxes. If you’ve decided you want to use software to run payroll, you can put away your calculator and income tax withholding tables (hooray!). But, do you know how to choose a payroll service?
Read More How to Choose a Payroll Service for Your Small Business