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How to Calculate Employee Taxes

Accurately calculating employee taxes is one of the most important responsibilities of any business that processes payroll. It affects everything from employee take-home pay to your company’s compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws. Missteps can lead to costly fines, payroll errors, or even audits. This article walks you through how employee tax calculations […]

What Is Revenue Per Employee? (And Why It’s a Powerful Metric for Small Businesses)

Business leaders and  owners are constantly juggling priorities: growth, profitability, headcount, productivity—and making sure none of them come at the expense of the others. In the middle of all that,

What Employers Need to Know About FIT Withholding on Paychecks

When running payroll, few things are as consistently misunderstood as federal income tax withholding, or FIT. Employers often find themselves fielding questions from employees about why their take-home pay is lower

Understanding Payroll Liabilities (and Why They Matter)

Managing payroll is more than just issuing checks-it also means staying on top of everything your business owes as a result of each pay cycle. These unpaid obligations are known

What Is Accrued Payroll? A Guide for Employers

Accrued payroll refers to employee compensation that a company owes but has not yet paid. It includes wages, bonuses, payroll taxes, and other benefits that accumulate over the course of

What Is FUTA Tax? A Simple Guide for Employers

If you’ve ever run payroll or reviewed your business’s tax obligations, you’ve probably seen the term FUTA. It might sound technical, but it’s actually a key part of how unemployment

FICA Tax: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

If you run a business or manage payroll, you’ve probably come across the term FICA. It might sound like just another payroll acronym, but FICA is one of the most

What Is OASDI Tax and How Does It Work?

The OASDI tax—short for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance—is a familiar deduction on most paychecks, but many employees and even business owners aren’t fully clear on what it funds or

8 Things To Know When Doing Payroll as a Cannabis Dispensary

Dispensary owners have a web of compliance and legal challenges to navigate, even when it comes to paying their employees.

Payroll Outsourcing – Pros, Cons, & Best Practices

In today’s marketplace, companies continue to look for cost savings and ways to make their operations more efficient.

What Is Occupancy Tax? A Complete Guide for Hotel Owners

Occupancy tax-also known as hotel tax, lodging tax, bed tax, or transient occupancy tax-is a required fee that short-term lodging providers must collect from guests on behalf of local and/or

How to Manage Hotel Staff – 7 Proven Tips for Hospitality Leaders

Key Takeaways: Hotels Face Unique Staffing Challenges: With 24/7 operations, high turnover, and multiple departments working in sync, effective staff management is critical to maintaining smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

Managing a Multigenerational Workforce: Best Practices for Success

Introduction Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever, spanning four distinct generations—Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. While this generational mix brings a wealth of experience and fresh