Are Pay Stubs Better Than Excel Spreadsheets?
Discover why pay stubs offer more accuracy, security, and convenience compared to manually creating payroll records in Excel spreadsheets.
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Filing Cash Income Without a 1099 Form
Working as a freelancer or independent contractor can be challenging. You have to juggle client needs and provide a great product or service. Contractors must also carefully review their business records, in order to file an accurate tax return. This article explains the difference between independent contractors and employees, and reviews the 1099 form. You’ll […]
4 Common Mistakes While Making Paystubs
Learn the 4 most common mistakes people make when creating paystubs and how to avoid them for accurate and compliant payroll records.
A Basic Guide to Payroll Taxes
Payroll is the most complex task your business must complete. If you understand each step in the process- and use technology- completing payroll will take less time. This article explains the differences between independent contractors and employees, and the key information you need to process payroll. You’ll review an example of calculating payroll, and the […]
What Are Pay Stub Deduction Codes?
Managing payroll requires planning. To get payroll right, you need to have the right information, and that includes the data required to create pay stubs. A pay stub lists all of the key information related to an employee’s pay. Both employers and workers need to understand the information on a pay stub. Employers must generate […]
Differences Between Payday, Pay Period And Pay Cycle
Employers, workers, and independent contractors must understand three important payroll terms: payday, pay period, and pay cycle. Business owners must be able to set up payroll systems that accurately calculate and pay workers, and the pay process must be explained to the entire staff. In this article we will define these payroll terms, explain the […]
How To File For Taxes As A 1099 Worker
Millions of people work as freelancers or independent contractors. If that definition applies to you, you’ll file taxes as a 1099 worker. The process of filing your personal tax return is different from the steps needed to file as an employee. This article defines independent contractors, explains Form 1099-NEC, and provides the steps you need […]
What is a W-4 form?
The Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate (Form W-4) is a form that the federal government requires employees to fill out when they are newly hired. Information submitted on the form lets employers know how much salary to withhold from a paycheck for federal tax purposes. Workers should complete a new W-4 if they have any major […]
How to Create a Pay Stub and Calculate Wages
Managing the payroll process is complicated, and you need to generate accurate payroll data for your employees. Every worker needs a detailed pay stub, in order to understanding gross wages, and all withholdings from pay. A pay stub lists all of the key information related to an employee’s pay…
What Information Do You Need Before Creating a Paystub?
Learn what essential information you need before creating a paystub. Simplify your financial documentation and stay prepared with tips for accurate, professional records.