Rachel Blakely-Gray, Author at Patriot Software Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:18:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Rachel Blakely-Gray, Author at Patriot Software 32 32 State-mandated Retirement Plans: Don’t Get Tripped up https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/state-mandated-retirement-plans/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:10:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=57092 Woman researching state-mandated retirement plans.State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans. Don’t get tripped up. We’re here to help you understand your responsibilities. Read on to learn about states with […]]]> Do Night Shift Workers Get Paid for Daylight Savings? And More Payroll Questions https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/night-shift-workers-daylight-saving-time/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:02:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61957 clock and calendar on a blue backgroundSeven out of 10 Americans aren’t fans of changing the clocks at the start and end of daylight saving time (DST). And if you have employees who work the graveyard shift, you might not like the payroll issues that come with DST. So, how does daylight savings time work when employees are on the clock? […]]]> How to File Employee Taxes (Federal Income, Social Security, & More)  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-file-employee-taxes/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:37:28 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=70295 Business owner filing employee payroll taxes online.You’re part business owner, part marketer, and part … payroll tax filing extraordinaire. And being a payroll tax filing extraordinaire requires that you know how to file employee taxes.  Filing payroll taxes takes time and an understanding of the process. Read on to learn more about filing employee taxes. And, find out how online payroll […]]]> Tax Relief in Disaster Situations https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/tax-relief-disaster-situations/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:58:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=50390 flooded road and townWhen disaster strikes, you have a lot on your mind. Your first thoughts might be of repairing damages and getting your business back up and running. But then, it hits you … Oh no, my taxes are due soon. Thankfully, there’s tax relief in disaster situations. Tax relief isn’t the only type of government assistance […]]]> ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Reopened, Giving Discounts on Questionable Claims https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/erc-voluntary-disclosure-program/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:29:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=66057 Business owner learning about the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure ProgramThe employee retention credit (ERC) was a lifeline for small businesses struggling to stay open during the pandemic. But bad actors quickly pounced on the opportunity. “ERC mills” began aggressive marketing campaigns advising employers to apply (even if they didn’t qualify) and collecting hefty upfront fees. As a result, a slew of unqualified applications flooded […]]]> Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Is Required for LLCs, Corps, More https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/beneficial-ownership-information-reporting/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:04:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=65406 Woman reading through beneficial ownership information documents.A new rule, known as company beneficial ownership information reporting, took effect on January 1, 2024, impacting small business owners nationwide. Depending on your business structure, you must report beneficial ownership information (BOI)—aka who owns and controls your company—to the U.S. government. If you fail to comply, you could face hefty penalties of $591 per […]]]> HR Software for Small Business: What Exactly Does It Do?  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/hr-software-for-small-business/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:55:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69330 Man looking at HR software for small business on his laptopIs HR software for small business worth the price? How can it help your business stay on top of HR tasks like compliance, reporting, and employee information management?  These are common questions you might have before signing up for HR software. You probably want to know the features of HR software to determine if the […]]]> How to Build an Employee Benefits Package  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employee-benefits-package/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69244 Professional putting together an employee benefits package.Don’t let your #1 candidate pick or top-tier employee be the one who got away. Whether it’s an employer’s or employee’s market, the job market for top talent is competitive. You need a robust employee benefits package to attract and retain talent. Offering a small business benefits package starts with building one out. You need […]]]> Sign-on Bonus: Everything You Need to Know Before Offering One https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/sign-on-bonus/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:01:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=59404 Employer determining sign-on bonuses for new hires.You’re struggling to find good, quality candidates to fill an open position. Or, you’ve found the perfect candidate and want to sweeten the job offer. What do you do? In either case, you may consider offering a sign-on bonus. But before you advertise a $500, $1,000, or $5,000 (you get the picture) sign-on bonus, you […]]]> How Much Do Accountants Charge? Determining Your Fees https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/how-much-do-accountants-charge/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:08:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56424 $100 bills.Setting your accounting service rates for the first time or updating them? Either way, you might be wondering: How much do accountants charge? Setting a reasonable and competitive price is key to sourcing and retaining clients, after all. Overpricing your services may send clients running for the hills (or into the arms of a competing […]]]>