A business emergency fund is money you set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies. Learn how to build an emergency fund.| Patriot Software
Beginning in 2027, most WA employers must enroll in the Washington retirement program—Washington Saves—or offer an alternative plan. Only 53% of workers currently participate in a retirement plan. Over a dozen states have established state-mandated retirement plans to get more workers to save for retirement. Now that Washington State will be joining the mandatory retirement […]Read More| Patriot Software
Payroll terms can blur together. One important term you may have heard is “straight-time pay.” So what is straight-time pay? Read on to learn about straight-time pay, how it differs from overtime pay, how to calculate straight-time pay, and more. What is straight-time pay? Straight-time pay is the standard rate an employee earns for each […]Read More| Patriot Software
Starting an LLC in Ohio has liability protection, pass-through taxation, and reasonable tax rates. Learn how to start an LLC in Ohio here.| Patriot Software
Flu season. Cold season. Each has their moment to shine, and it’s often when the sun doesn’t. When an uninvited virus breaks out in your town, your employees will likely need to take sick time from work. If you’re a small business owner in Michigan, understand the Michigan paid sick leave law. On February 21, […]Read More| Patriot Software
Canton, OH Patriot Software, a leading provider of accounting and payroll software in the U.S., announces a new value-added feature for all payroll customers—employee self-onboarding for new hires. Employee self-onboarding significantly cuts down on administrative burdens and offers businesses a swift and professional method to integrate new hire information into their payroll system. Many of […]Read More| Patriot Software
As your business grows, so do the complications of payroll management. Learn why you need a flexible payroll service to grow with you now!| Patriot Software
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris endorsed “no tax on tips” in the 2024 presidential election. The discussion continues gaining momentum, and several bills (“No Tax on Tips Act” and “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill”) bring it into the spotlight. But will it happen? It could. On May 20, 2025 the Senate unanimously passed the […]Read More| Patriot Software
Have you heard the chatter about a “no tax on tips” proposal? It’s part of the recently proposed “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” along with another popular provision—”no tax on overtime.” Overtime pay, or time and a half, is currently taxed like regular wages. The no tax on overtime proposal would provide a federal income tax […]Read More| Patriot Software
In addition to federal overtime laws, there are overtime laws by state. These laws may impose stricter regulations than federal rules.| Patriot Software