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Payroll 101

Your quick guide to everything you ever wanted to know about payroll for small businesses.

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Why you want to add payroll to your practice — and three ways to get started

By Katelyn Sullivan

Here's a quick look at how adding payroll services can work for different practices.

Build a Payroll Practice that Pays Off

Find expert advice and insight for making payroll a productive part of your practice. Our downloadable guide includes original survey research and tips from practicing accountants.

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See our exclusive research to understand what small businesses expect from you — and how you can do more for them.

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The experts at CPA Directory share five approaches accountants and bookkeepers can use to meet more of their clients’ needs.

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