Payroll: US

Regardless of who you hire, you need to properly define the working relationship. You need to know what classifies someone as an employee or contractor and which of those factors makes the most sense in terms of your business needs and the needs of the person or people you’re hiring.

As a business owner, you want to focus on what your employees can do for your business — rather than getting bogged down by the nitty-gritty of paying them. How often is your mind centered around administrative responsibilities like payroll? Have you ever incurred interest and penalties from payroll errors? When details, like income types […]

There’s nothing like rockin’ your payroll — knowing that everyone will be paid accurately and on time. If you’re one of those people who believes that life has to have a soundtrack, we’ve got the list for you. Our “unofficial” list of the top 20 money songs We surveyed our team and even asked some of […]

Starting your own business and hiring employees means dipping your feet into the deep, dark pool of payroll tax filing. Making a filing mistake that may lead to extra penalties and fees is daunting to think about. However, knowing which forms you’re required to file and when they apply is a big part of getting […]

There is no question that payroll is one of the most important aspects of a construction business that needs to be managed effectively. The sheer size of construction projects, as well as a slew of tax regulations, make construction payroll a complex process. Plus, with a large workforce, payroll can be time-consuming and stressful. A […]

Though Canada and the US share one of the largest geographic borders in the world, there are some stark differences between the two countries — especially when it comes to the regulations related to paying employees. Curious about what makes them the same or different? Do you have or plan on having American employees working […]

Running a restaurant sometimes feels like your hair is constantly aflame. Shift to shift, week to week, serving your customers takes hard work that often goes unseen (and maybe a little unappreciated, too). You don’t have a lot of time to make mistakes, especially when it comes to back-office tasks. Having smart tools that enhance […]

Having simple, straightforward tools is always a great way to stay organized and save time. But if you’re one of the many types of businesses that has more complicated processes, sometimes the simple tools don’t do the trick. When it comes to time tracking and payroll, you need to be able to accurately monitor and […]

Anyone running a business knows that hiring and paying employees — which we lump together into the category of labor costs — are some of the largest kinds of business expenses. From scheduling and tracking hours to approving and importing those hours into payroll, even the process of managing timekeeping can be unwieldy. Your ability […]

This post is about income taxes in the US. For the Canadian version, click here. Not all taxes are created equal — in terms of responsibilities, at least. When we see the words “income tax,” we may immediately associate them with our personal taxes we file each year. Or we even think of income taxes […]

This post is intended for employers paying employees and contractors in the United States. To go to the Canadian version, click here. Payroll is vital for small businesses. Regardless of whether you use software or pen and paper, you have to pay your employees and manage your payroll taxes. Wagepoint is designed to make the […]

This post is intended for US employers. Click here for the Canadian version. Letters from the IRS are never fun. What makes it worse is not knowing why you got one in the first place. When it comes to payroll tax payments and potential fees, you want to get to the heart of the issue […]

When you started your business, choosing online payroll for your small business probably wasn’t one of your most top-of-mind priorities. That is until you need to pay yourself or you hire your first employee. That’s when you quickly realize how much time it takes to run payroll manually. Perhaps this is why payroll is one […]

Running any business is rewarding, but it also comes with risks. No matter how prepared you think you are, there will always be challenging instances. And you need to make sure you’re well-protected. From financial protection to preserving your brand and reputation, business insurance can help shield you from a business disaster. Insurance is crucial […]

This is the version for the United States, for the Canadian version where “check” is spelled “cheque” click here.  When entrepreneur and Muppeteer Jim Henson made his first dollar, he framed it and hung it on his office wall. For everyone, whether you’re the company owner or an employee, earning an income is a source of […]