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Payroll guidance for businesses

Everything small businesses need to know about running payroll (and taking care of employees).

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Employer's guide to managing payroll: A step-by-step approach

Managing payroll takes time and this business guide will show you everything you need to manage this process on your own or with a service provider.

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Employer’s guide to state tax reciprocity agreements

Learn how state tax reciprocity agreements help employees avoid double taxation by paying taxes only where they live, instead of where they work.

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Employer’s guide to tipped wages and reporting: Everything you need to know for 2025

Here's everything you need to know to make sure you’re staying in compliance and handling your employee’s tipped wages correctly in 2025.

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Employer’s guide to understanding what ER health cost on a pay stub means

Learn what an ER health cost on your employee's pay stub means, how it relates to employer health contributions, and why it appears in deductions.

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What’s the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?

Learn how to classify your employees as exempt or non-exempt, and what conditions need to be met for each employee classification.

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Federal and State Payroll Updates - 2025

Look here to see any 2025 federal and state changes in minimum wage, state unemployment wage bases, and paid leave laws.

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What is an FEIN and should businesses apply for one? Getting familiar with Federal Employer Identification Numbers

An FEIN number helps businesses comply with tax laws and regulations, but it's not a requirement for every person starting a business. Learn why and how to apply.

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FICA tip credit for employers: What it is and how to handle it

Learn what the FICA tip credit is, how it benefits employers, and how to manage it effectively for tax savings.

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State-by-state tax agency websites

Quickly get to the website for your state tax agency to get questions answered without having to hunt around.

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Forgot to file Form W-2? Understand the penalties and what to do next

Forget to file Form W-2? Understand the penalties and how to avoid them with pro tips from a current CPA and former IRS revenue agent.

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