Payroll Essentials Toolkit

A break down what payroll liabilities are, how they work, common mistakes to watch for, and best practices for tracking and paying them on time.

A comprehensive U.S.-focused PDF checklist, ensuring payroll processes align with federal, state, and local laws—ideal for multi-state compliance.

Understand the differences between 1099 vs W2 workers and determine which classification best fits your employees with this detailed guide.

Downloadable checklist guiding U.S.-based small businesses through payroll setup steps—from EIN registration to pay schedules—ensuring compliance and reducing errors during implementation.

Crash‑course PDF highlighting key payroll pitfalls—like withholding mismatches and misclassification—plus best practices by state for accurate payments.

Guidance for structuring payroll, navigating labor laws, tax responsibilities, and stepping beyond the solopreneur stage.

The NFIB Research Center releases a Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) data on the second of Tuesday each month, along with a jobs report and quarterly industry report. All reports include employment trends and labor costs.

Calculates net take-home pay for salaried employees, factoring in federal, state, and benefit deductions—accurate across states.

Help new hires know the salary they’ll take home after taxes so you can make an informed, competitive global offer.

It’s essential that employers understand SUI and how to calculate these unemployment insurance tax rates by state. This guide explains it all.

Beginner-friendly guide to onboarding and payroll for the first hire, covering withholding, FLSA rules, and initial tax steps.

Step-by-step U.S. guide covering EIN, business ID, employee classification, pay periods and system selection—perfect for businesses transitioning into multi-employee payroll.

The go-to government resource on federal employment taxes, classification rules, deposit schedules, and e-file options—essential for legal payroll compliance.

Multiple states have passed or plan to pass pay transparency laws. Learn what these laws are, how they impact compliance, and how to implement them in your workforce.

Offers clear U.S. guidance on common payroll cycles (weekly to monthly), aligned with federal and state norms to help businesses match pay frequency to employee expectations.

Base compensation decisions about salary, equity, and variable on real-time benchmarking data from over 7,500 integrated companies—all in one place.

Learn how to calculate employee benefits step-by-step with this comprehensive guide, covering health insurance, retirement plans, and other key components.

Explains how to classify exempt vs. non-exempt employees under U.S. law and how payroll must reflect overtime, hours worked, and compliance with wage laws.

State-specific payroll compliance guides for nearly every U.S. state, including registration, filing, tax obligations, and hiring law overviews—supporting multi-state growth.