This guide is for general contractors, small business owners, freelancers who hire help, and project-based businesses. It goes through the entire payment process, from confirming the working relations…

If your business qualifies for IRS Form 944, the IRS will notify you directly in writing. If your business has received that notice or you think it might, use this guide to learn all about filing this…

Hiring your first employee is one of those milestones that feels equal parts exciting and overwhelming. You've got someone ready to start, but suddenly you're staring down a list of tax forms, tax acc…

Understanding how payroll taxes work is critical to protecting your business's cash flow and avoiding unnecessary issues with the IRS. This small business payroll tax guide explains payroll taxes in c…

This step-by-step guide walks through how to calculate payroll taxes. We break down which taxes apply, how to calculate employee withholdings and employer payroll costs, and how state taxes factor int…

Running payroll in 2026 isn’t as simple as cutting checks every week or two. With ever-changing tax rules, evolving state regulations, and increased reporting requirements, small business owners face …

One of the most critical tasks is collecting and paying taxes on behalf of employees to ensure timely filing for the tax year, thereby maintaining compliance with the IRS. You must have all of the cor…

Use this blog to learn about general payroll costs, services, extras, and other considerations to weigh as you evaluate the optimal payroll solution for your small business operations.

An important aspect of running payroll is the deductions you'll need to make on your employees' behalf for tax purposes. Use this guide to learn what payroll deductions are and how you can make them f…