The Payroll Blog

On July 7th, in partnership with Paychex and Oasis, we presented a webinar titled “The COVID-19 Economy: The Economic Impact of Seismic Surprises”.

It’s no secret that cash flow is a major concern for small business owners. According to our Small Business Worry Index, cash flow worries were right behind concerns about the economy, which tend to go hand in hand.

Payroll taxes are federal, state and local taxes withheld from an employee's paycheck by the employer. These taxes consist of income taxes, unemployment taxes, and deductions for Social Security and Medicare taxes, the last of which are often referred to as "the payroll tax."

The Small Business Administration recently released a Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508EZ (EZ Form) for certain PPP borrowers to use, if eligible.

Running a small business is no easy feat. According to research shared by the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 1 in 12 small businesses close every year.

Many people fail to realize that hiring a nanny means you are considered a household employer.

When running a small business, it’s to be expected that business won’t be smooth sailing all the time.

At the end of 2019, we surveyed small business employees to better understand their feelings around payroll and payday. 

According to reports featured on the American Institute of Stress website, 80% of people feel stress on the job.

Applying for a loan can be a stressful experience on any given day, but is especially so now, as more and more business are facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To get you started, we break down what paid time off is, what you need to consider when creating a policy, and the tips to get it implemented successfully in your small business.   

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act, which was signed into law June 5, 2020, made some significant changes to the PPP loan and loan forgiveness process.