How to do Payroll for a Small Business – The Ultimate Guide
Payroll is an essential component of every business, large and small. Once you have made the decision to hire your first employee or employees, it is inevitable that…
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ACA Deadlines, Penalties & Extension for 2025/2026
2026 is just around the corner, and employers will once again need to shift their focus to ACA compliance. As a responsible employer, you must know the ACA…
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W-2 Deadline, Penalty, & Extension for 2025/2026
The W-2 deadline for distributing copies to employees and for filing, either on paper or electronically to the SSA, is February 02, 2026. This deadline ensures that your…
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1099 Deadlines, Penalties & State Filing Requirements for 2025/2026
When are 1099s due in 2026: January 31, 2026, is the 1099 deadline applicable for Form 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation). Copy A and B should be furnished to the…
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5 Reasons to Update Your CheckMark Payroll Software Now!
Each year, the payroll management process becomes increasingly complicated due to the ever-changing tax tables and evolving IRS regulations. To guarantee timely employee compensation and accurate tax filings,…
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How to File 1099-NEC in 2026
As the tax season approaches, learning how to file 1099-NEC might seem like a daunting task for business owners and employers who have paid non-employee compensation during the…
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How to Save Your Time Filing 1099 Forms in 2026
Filing 1099 forms is a crucial responsibility for business owners, but it often becomes a time-consuming and tedious process. Gathering vendor information, ensuring accuracy, complying with IRS regulations,…
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Federal Minimum Wage by State – 2024 & 2025
The federal minimum wage for 2025 is $7.25 per hour. Some states and countries have raised their own minimum wages since it has not been increased since July…
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The Best Payroll Software for Small Business in 2025
If you are searching for the best payroll software for small businesses in 2025, this article will guide you in the right direction by helping you save…
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Form W2: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
Form W2, also known as the Wage and Tax Statement, is a multi-part standard tax form that an employer must send to employees as well as the Internal…
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How to File 1099-MISC for Independent Contractors
Wondering how to file 1099-MISC? As the tax season approaches, filing 1099-MISC Forms accurately is essential for business owners and employers that have hired independent contractors. In 2020,…
