Blog articles about finance, HR, and tax

Form 945: What It Is and How to File It (2026)

Hired a freelancer who never returned a valid W-9? You have to withhold 24% of their pay, and that goes on Form 945. The 945 tax form covers federal income tax withheld from... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 07, 26

CA SDI Tax 2026: Rates, Who Pays, and Your Paycheck

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CA SDI Tax 2026: Rates, Who Pays, and Your Paycheck

Find the CASDI line on a California pay stub and you'll see money leaving your check for something you never signed up for. That's the CA SDI tax, and in 2026 it... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 06, 26

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What Is a 401a? Plan Rules, Limits, and Withdrawals (2026)

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What Is a 401a? Plan Rules, Limits, and Withdrawals (2026)

Most people know what a 401k is. Far fewer can explain the plan sitting next to it on their benefits statement, or spot it later on their pay stubs. Maybe you work for a... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 05, 26

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What Is Compensation Strategy? A 2026 Employer Guide

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What Is Compensation Strategy? A 2026 Employer Guide

Most small employers don't decide their compensation strategy. They inherit one. The first hire's salary sets an informal benchmark. The second hire negotiates a... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 04, 26

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How Many Sick Days a Year Is Normal? 2026 Data

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How Many Sick Days a Year Is Normal? 2026 Data

At some point, almost every worker wonders how many sick days a year is normal. You might go all year without calling in sick, or burn through your balance before spring.... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 04, 26

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Federal Mileage Rate 2026: New 76-Cent Rate Explained

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Federal Mileage Rate 2026: New 76-Cent Rate Explained

The federal mileage rate changed in the middle of 2026, and a lot of published guidance still hasn't caught up. On July 1, the IRS raised the business rate from 72.5... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Jul. 30, 26

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What Is a Statutory Employee? Rules and Examples (2026)

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What Is a Statutory Employee? Rules and Examples (2026)

Picture a W-2 with an empty federal income tax box and a checkmark in Box 13. That's a statutory employee arrangement. You're an independent contractor by most measures,... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Jul. 30, 26

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What Is a Compensation Package? Your 2026 Guide

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What Is a Compensation Package? Your 2026 Guide

A new job offer is exciting. But before you sign, do the math. The salary on the offer letter is only part of the story. So what is a compensation package? It's the full... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Jul. 19, 26

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Payroll

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Payroll Software for Home Care: Top Picks & Pricing (2026)

Payroll software for home care helps agencies pay caregivers the right amount on time, every pay period. It is not the same as standard payroll. Home care agencies deal with... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Jul. 17, 26

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What Is Pay As You Go Workers Comp? 2026 Guide for Small Business Owners

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What Is Pay As You Go Workers Comp? 2026 Guide for Small Business Owners

Pay as you go workers comp ties your workers' compensation premium to your real payroll. Instead of one big upfront deposit, you pay a small amount on each payroll run.... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Jul. 12, 26