Your books say one thing, but your bank statement says another. Sigh (why isn’t anything ever easy?!). But don’t stress—bank statement reconciliation is here to help.
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Michele Bossart

What Is Estimated Tax, and Why Is It Important?
Employers bear the burden of calculating, withholding, and remitting taxes from employee wages. They must also report them to the correct government agencies. But, what must self-employed individuals do? And what about individuals whose income isn’t taxed? What should those individuals do to pay and report their taxes?
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What Are Gross Wages, and How Do You Calculate Them?
When it comes to running payroll, there are a lot of terms you need to be familiar with. One that you need to know like the back of your hand is gross wages. But, what are gross wages? And, how do you calculate them for your employees’ checks? We’ve got the answers to these questions […]
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Patriot Software Secures Undisclosed Series-A Funding Round
Canton, OH Patriot Software Company, a leading accounting software and payroll software provider, announced today that it has raised an undisclosed amount in Series-A funding, led by RZC Investments. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas – RZC Investments is a multi-strategy investment firm focused on deploying capital into operating businesses as the investment arm for the Walton […]
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6 Great Ways to Learn Payroll: Tips for Small Business Owners
“How do I do payroll?” That’s probably not the first question you asked when you decided to start a business—it probably wasn’t even your 50th question. But if you’re going to hire employees, you will need to know how to do payroll.
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Do You Know Your Business’s Cost of Goods Sold?
Before you can begin looking into your business’s profit, you need to understand and know how to calculate cost of goods sold (COGS). So, where do you begin? Start here by learning all about COGS, including the cost of goods sold formula and what you can use it for.
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What Should Your Employee Payroll Records Include?
As a business owner, part of the job is managing a lot of different records. From tax records to accounting records, it can be quite a bit to keep up with. And when you hire employees and become an employer, it adds employee payroll records into the mix. Read on to learn all about payroll […]
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COBRA Health Insurance—Do You Need to Offer It?
As your business grows, so do your responsibilities as a business owner. Once you have 20 full-time equivalent employees and offer health insurance, you need to know about COBRA. What is COBRA? Do you have to offer it? Read on to get answers to these questions and more.
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Do I Need an Accountant for My Business? Get Your Answer Here
As a business owner, you’re used to wearing a million hats and doing things yourself. But sometimes, you need a helping hand. Some tasks, like accounting, can be time-consuming and downright stressful— especially if you’re not an expert. If you’re struggling to manage your own books, hiring an accountant may be a good fit for […]
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Patriot Expands Advertising to National TV and Streaming Platforms
Patriot Software, a leading online accounting software and payroll provider, continues to expand its brand reach by launching a new advertising campaign on national television and streaming platforms. Patriot Software, also known as “PATRIOT,” has disrupted the traditional accounting and payroll industries by streamlining accounting and payroll software for American business owners and their accountants […]
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