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Payroll 101

Everything small businesses need to know about running payroll (and taking care of employees).

How the CARES Act helps small businesses, their owners, and employees

We’ve created this simple guide to the CARES Act for small business owners to answer questions about how it helps and what it means for your business.

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The CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program

The CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program will enable many small business owners to receive loans of up to $10 million. See how it works and if your business qualifies.

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How to calculate monthly payroll costs for PPP loans

Here’s everything you need to know to calculate your average payroll costs for a Paycheck Protection Program application.

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How to calculate payroll taxes: Step-by-step instructions

Make payroll mistakes a thing of the past. These step-by-step instructions to calculate employer payroll taxes (plus tax rates) will help you get it right.

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How to choose payroll software your company can be confident in

In this employer's guide to choosing payroll software, learn about must-have features, what business owners look for, and red flags to watch out for.

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How to compare payroll solutions and choose the best one for your business

Compare payroll services with expert reviews and customer ratings to find the best fit for your business needs.

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How to do payroll yourself from start to finish with ease (and stress-free)

This guide covers setting up a compliant process, calculating pay accurately, filing taxes, and paying employees on time if you want to see how to do payroll yourself.

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How to pay remote employees and contractors

If your employees are working out-of-state, there are a few things to remember as you manage payroll for remote employees and contractors.

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LLC tax benefits: How to save taxes with a single-member LLC

Understand how a single-member LLC business structure affects your taxes ⁠— and how to pay yourself.

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How to set up direct deposit for employees with ease

Learn about setting up direct deposit for your company, including how it works, and what the benefits are for employees and employers.

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