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Payroll

What you need to know about paying employees, streamlining processes, and complying with regulations.

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Payroll expenses: A small business guide

May 18, 2023

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What is a payroll audit? How to do one

July 21, 2023

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Holiday pay: What is it and how to calculate it

December 2, 2024

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Details about Michigan's new Earned Sick Time Act

November 16, 2024

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How much does workers' comp insurance cost?

October 28, 2024

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Learn about Maine's new Program Paid Family Leave program

October 24, 2024

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Gross pay vs. net pay: How to calculate the difference

October 21, 2024

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What are payroll liabilities? 3 types and employer guide

October 15, 2024

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Learn about the new Delaware Paid Family & Medical Leave Program

October 10, 2024

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What are Standard Occupational Codes?

October 9, 2024

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Wage garnishment: What it is and how to do it

October 8, 2024

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Retroactive pay: What is it, how to issue, and retroactive payment examples

September 12, 2024

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What is imputed income? Examples + tax implications

September 10, 2024

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Learn about nonresident employees and how to manage payroll taxes for them

July 26, 2024

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Learn about what address to use for employees who work from home

July 26, 2024

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How to calculate overtime pay in 7 steps [examples + common mistakes]

June 13, 2024

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Payroll reconciliation: Your how-to guide in 6 simple steps

June 7, 2024

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Vermont's new Child Care Contribution Program kicks off July 1, 2024

May 3, 2024

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Vermont nonprofits must begin paying unemployment insurance effective July 1, 2024

May 2, 2024

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Payroll deductions: What they are, how they work, and 8 types

April 8, 2024

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Payroll

What is workers’ compensation?

April 6, 2024

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Payroll

Payroll ledger: What it is and how it works (+ template)

April 5, 2024

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Payroll

Outsourcing payroll: A pros and cons guide

March 27, 2024

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What is certified payroll? How to do reporting and forms to file

March 5, 2024

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State-mandated retirement programs and how QuickBooks Payroll supports them

February 16, 2024

Let QuickBooks guide you through year-end

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Let QuickBooks guide you through year-end

December 19, 2023

Montana withholding tax changes

Payroll

Learn about changes to the Montana MW4 and withholding tax calculations for 2024

December 8, 2023

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Payroll

Learn about new paid leave requirements in Illinois for tax year 2024

December 7, 2023

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Payroll

Employee compensation: A guide for small businesses

December 4, 2023

3 easy steps for your clients to collect W-9s

Payroll

How to retrieve your employees' W-9s in QuickBooks Online

November 21, 2023

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1099 employees: What you need to know before hiring contractors

November 14, 2023

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Learn how to apply for Delaware Paid Leave Exempt status via the agency's online portal

November 4, 2023

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Automate payroll: A guide to payroll automation

August 6, 2021

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4 payroll automation tips for saving time

July 27, 2021

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How to manage payroll as a small business

November 17, 2020

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How to set up payroll (even if you only have one employee)

June 30, 2023

Choosing a payroll provider

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How to choose a payroll provider

October 27, 2023

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Payroll

Outsourcing payroll: A pros and cons guide

March 27, 2024

Payroll

In-house payroll vs outsourcing: Which is better for your business?

December 22, 2020

Paying employees

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What is back pay? A complete guide

June 6, 2023

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Retroactive pay: What is it, how to issue, and retroactive payment examples

September 12, 2024

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Paycheck advance: how to help your employees

November 18, 2021

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Payroll

How to calculate overtime pay in 7 steps [examples + common mistakes]

June 13, 2024

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What is a pay period and which type suits your business?

July 7, 2023

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How to Choose a Payroll Schedule for Your Business

November 13, 2020

Payroll forms and reports you should know

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1099 vs W-2: What’s the difference?

September 9, 2022

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What is a 1099? Types, details, and how to pay contractors

November 4, 2024

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What is a payroll report? A total guide for 2023

June 6, 2023

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Payroll forms every business owner should have

June 21, 2021

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Payroll records: What are they and why do you need them?

January 22, 2020

Payroll taxes

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What is payroll tax: A guide for small businesses

January 17, 2024

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Payroll withholding: Small business guide

June 5, 2023

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Payroll tax vs income tax: What's the difference?

February 8, 2024

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Federal withholding tax table

June 21, 2021

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What is FUTA? Basics, examples, and how to calculate

April 5, 2024

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Payroll deductions: What they are, how they work, and 8 types

April 8, 2024

Basics of payroll accounting

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What is payroll accounting? A guide for small business owners

September 11, 2020

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Payroll reconciliation: Your how-to guide in 6 simple steps

June 7, 2024

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Payroll

Payroll ledger: What it is and how it works (+ template)

April 5, 2024

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What is accrued payroll? A small business owner's guide

July 29, 2021

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What are payroll liabilities? 3 types and employer guide

October 15, 2024

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What is a payroll audit? How to do one

July 21, 2023

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Where does payroll go in my ledger?

August 27, 2019

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DIY accounting: How to calculate payroll

January 23, 2020

Payroll

How to calculate employee checks

February 25, 2021

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Payroll cost: The small business guide

July 11, 2023

Payroll laws and regulations

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What is payroll insurance coverage?

July 19, 2021

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What is payroll fraud? An introduction to payroll fraud

October 18, 2023

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2023 Payroll laws and regulations

July 7, 2023

Overtime pay and federal overtime laws in 2023

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Overtime pay and federal overtime laws in 2023

June 14, 2023

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A state-by-state guide to minimum wage laws in 2023

November 10, 2022

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HR and payroll responsibilities

July 20, 2021

Payroll by industry

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A guide to payroll for restaurants

June 16, 2021

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Service charge vs. tips: Basics and examples

August 13, 2021

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Payroll services for startups in 2023

December 18, 2020

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