A bonus is a supplemental amount paid over and above what is normally due to an employee. There are a variety of ways companies determine the amount of a bonus. When it comes to completing payroll, ...

If your employee punches a time clock, it saves you monitoring when they check in and out of the job. When it comes time to calculate payroll, figuring the hours for a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday with an ...

Of your many responsibilities as a small business owner, ensuring that your employees’ pay is calculated accurately ranks near the top of the list. That includes withholding the correct amounts for ...

(Updated April 15, 2020: The SBA has provided additional guidance on how individuals with self-employment income who file a Schedule C, with and without employee. If you would like additional ...

It's almost that time of year; tax season is nearly here. But with all the forms and applications you need to fill out, it's easy to get confused. No matter if it's your first time or you've been ...

You’ve taken the time to write a business plan, streamline daily operations and staff your business with a reliable team. However, to run a truly successful organization, you must also stay on top of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Kappel is the Founder of Patriot Software, LLC. It’s a beautiful day. You woke up with a pep in your step, had the best dang ...

We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. The crux of the payroll function is to pay employee’s wages accurately. Payroll ...

As 2011 draws to a close, the federal pay freeze and potential cuts to government pensions are still very much on the radar screen. Tracking the news is one thing, figuring out exactly how much money ...