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Payroll Tax Forms and When to Use Them

If you are like most small business owners, you will spend much of your typical busy day communicating in various ways.  But how often do you stop and think about communication relating to payroll taxes?  This type of communication is done a little differently than most other interactions – it is done through IRS-specified forms such as W-2, W-4, and W-9 forms. (more…)

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Small Business Benefits from Outsourcing Payroll to the Professionals

We have all heard that old saying about doing everything correctly most of the time. But the one time we make a mistake that certain slip-up seems to be what people remember much more frequently than all the other moments that were perfect. As business owners, most of us have learned the hard way that this old saying rings true. (more…)

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Tips to Ponder BEFORE Starting a Small Business

Knowing that many small businesses fail, entrepreneurs must have their business model, and goals and objectives very carefully organized and decided before venturing into the world of small business.

No matter how passionate you might be, very often the cards can be stacked against you. That is why it is imperative to leave your ego at the door. Sit down with yourself or your business partners and very honestly discuss each others’ strengths and weaknesses. (more…)

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Work to Your Strengths; Hire a Payroll Provider for Theirs

Small business owners often tease and say they wear every hat in the building. They are the marketing person, the human resources person, the customer service person, the janitor and everything in between. But sometimes that fact is not a laughing matter, especially if you, as the entrepreneur, step outside your comfort zone to take on tasks you know nothing about. In fact, in an effort to save yourself some money, you may actually be putting everything you’ve worked for at risk. (more…)

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With a Payroll Provider, Small Business Owners Don’t Fear Costly Payroll Mistakes

When Judy started her catering business, she was immediately busier than she ever anticipated. So she hired two employees. And then she bought a delivery van. Then it was time to rent a larger store front. And then Judy decided to add a bakery to her business. Before she knew it, this entrepreneur had blossomed into a busy, successful small business owner. But as small business owners discover, things do not always go smoothly. (more…)

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Payroll Services Give Entrepreneurs Confidence

Every Sunday afternoon, Rusty noticed that his stomach was upset. By Monday morning, a knot was in his throat. For two years, there were sporadic firings going on at the company where Rusty was employed. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason for which employees were picked. The majority were given the “You’re now unemployed” news via email and handed the official pink slip on their way out the door.

When Rusty’s number was finally drawn, he read the “You’re now unemployed” email and felt an odd sense of relief. At least he didn’t have to worry and wait anymore for his turn to be on the chopping block. He was scared to death of being without a job but at least he finally knew his fate. (more…)

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Payroll Service is Ready for the Tax Season! Are You?

Generally, people don’t think about filing tax returns until April starts pressing closer. But if you are a small business owner, you know that feeling starts to weigh heavy on your shoulders right around January 1 and it doesn’t let up, really, until you get your personal taxes done in April. (more…)

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Take two Aspirin and Call a Payroll Provider!

After years of being a payroll provider for small businesses, The Payroll Department understands it’s a point of pride for small business owners to pay their employees. Most business owners are pleased to provide an income for their workers and their families. But handling that payroll can be a headache for entrepreneurs. (more…)

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Small Business Take a Stand to Reduce FUTA Payroll Tax Cost

Our payroll services clients – and all the business owners in Indiana – are paying more than the norm according to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). In fact, as was explained in an earlier post, this year businesses will pay 2.1% of the first $7,000 EACH employee earns. The norm is approximately .6%!

What is the difference in your payroll expense? (more…)

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What You Need to Know About Small Business Payroll Taxes and Reporting

When Indiana Department of Revenue (IDR) tells you money is owed, it would be natural to assume that you owe it. But did you know that it’s possible with the volume of payroll tax returns (WH-1’s) that state departments of revenue get, it’s not uncommon that mistakes may and can be made? Are you or your payroll provider keeping track of your small business taxes?

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