Getting payroll right isn’t flashy—but it is foundational. Reliable, compliant payroll protects cash flow, keeps employees’ trust, and reduces audit risk. Here are five practical improvements—rooted in current guidance from labor, tax, and payroll authorities—that you can implement with minimal technology and no jargon-required.

Artificial intelligence is a fantastic assistant. It can draft checklists, surface IRS publications in a pinch, and even summarize complex topics. But when it comes to your taxes and the financial decisions behind them, AI is a tool — not a trusted advisor. For individuals and business owners, the difference matters.

tarting a new job can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. One of the documents you will likely see on your first day of work is IRS Form W-4, which tells your employer how much income tax to withhold from your paycheck. This Helpful Info post provides some basic information about what Form W-4 is, how to fill it out properly, and what is done with the information when the form is handed in to the employer.

Summer is official here, and that means your 100% parent-owned sole-proprietorship or partnership may be able to hire your children to help them earn some summer fun money and help your company.