Jena Kosinski, Author at Patriot Software Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:11:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Jena Kosinski, Author at Patriot Software 32 32 How to Offer Employer-provided Housing to Employees https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employer-provided-housing/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55908 alt=""Paying for your employees’ housing—say what? It’s one of many perks you may look at when looking for ways to attract, hire, or retain employees. On your list of potential benefits are probably things like health insurance, retirement plans, and work-from-home opportunities. Although not as common, employer-provided housing is another option to mull over. Get […]]]> Running Contractor Payroll the Right Way https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-run-contractor-payroll/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55904 Taking on an independent contractor is different than hiring an employee. There are differences in the forms you must gather, wage reporting, and how you pay contractors vs. employees. So, how do you run contractor payroll if it’s different from paying employees? Read on to learn the answer to that question and more. How to […]]]> Assets vs. Liabilities: The Complete Breakdown https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/assets-vs-liabilities/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55913 If you’re like many business owners, you know that you have to handle certain tasks, like purchasing items, taking on debt, or putting your own money into your business, to get your venture up and running. And when your company processes any type of transaction, whether it’s debt, purchases, etc., you have to record it […]]]> How to Trademark a Name for Your Business https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/how-to-trademark-a-name/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55901 Naming your business is one of the most fun and crucial parts of opening it. You take the time to research if it’s available, ask others for their opinions, and register it with the state to legally stake your claim to it. But, is that enough? It might be a good idea to trademark your […]]]> Patriot Software Granted Patent for Dual-Ledger Accounting https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/press/patriot-granted-patent-dual-ledger-accounting/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55832 Canton, OH Patriot Software, LLC, a leading accounting software and payroll provider, announces an exciting new patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for an accounting software feature. The newly patented Dual-Ledger Accounting allows customers to switch back and forth between viewing the general ledger in cash and accrual accounting. The first […]]]> How Long to Keep Tax Returns for Your Business https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/how-long-to-keep-tax-returns/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55815 As a business owner, there are many documents you need to keep track of for your company. Employee paperwork, bills, invoices, etc., are all essential documents to store in your records. Keeping records isn’t just a good business practice, either. There are specific IRS recordkeeping requirements you must follow. One of those requirements is maintaining […]]]> What Is a Floating Holiday? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-a-floating-holiday/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:27:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55791 alt=""There are a variety of ways you may give your employees time off from work. Some of these include paid time off such as vacation, sick, or holiday time. And if you offer holiday time, there may come an instance when a holiday overlaps with a day an employee would already have off from work. […]]]> Retail vs. Wholesale: The Differences Businesses Should Know https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/retail-vs-wholesale/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55781 alt=""When you open a business that sells products, one of the critical decisions you need to make is how you will sell. Do you plan to sell your products directly to your customers? Or, will you use vendors who distribute your products to their customers? The way you sell determines if your business is retail […]]]> How to Fill Out Form 940 the Right Way https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-fill-out-form-940/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:20:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55775 alt=""When the clock strikes midnight on new year’s, bam! It’s about time to complete Form 940, Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. The FUTA tax return differs from other employment tax forms in a few ways. So, how to fill out a 940 tax form also differs. Learn how to fill out Form 940 […]]]> Everything Employers Need to Know About Earned Wage Access https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/earned-wage-access/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:05:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=55715 alt=""The digital age has brought with it a slew of new technologies and advances. From cryptocurrency to digital wallets to blockchain, people are experiencing newer and faster ways of living than ever before. Another advance employers should keep an eye on is earned wage access. Keep reading to get the scoop on what earned wage […]]]>