The Payroll Blog

Survey Explores Confidence in Decision-Making; Reveals Regrets Empowering, paralyzing, or mundane. Decision-making is as much a part of life as breathing, eating, and sleeping. While the research community doesn’t agree on how to accurately measure the number of decisions the average person makes each day—estimates range between 226 and 35,000—it’s clear we make a lot. But what does it take to make us sure?  

Learn what type of small business health insurance plans are available, what the legal requirements are in your area, and how to choose the right health insurance provider for your small business.  

SurePayroll is featured on six Forbes Advisor and three U.S. News & World Report best-of-payroll 2023 lists. Among the nine lists, the reviews commend SurePayroll for its top-rated evening and weekend support, unlimited payroll runs, auto payroll, mobile app features, direct deposit, software integrations, and dedicated support for accountants.  

From securing your Wi-Fi network to investing in cybersecurity solutions, learn how to protect your small business data security with these 5 tips.  

In its 2023 review, the PCMag editorial team praises the top-notch customer service, enhanced onboarding, and skillful navigation SurePayroll delivers for its customers. Find out why PCMag calls SurePayroll Excellent for Small Business and Best for Specialized Payrolls.  

Accounting professionals are up to their eyeballs in paperwork, tax code and tax returns from February through April. Despite long hours and disorganized clients, they like their job. Discover the joys and stresses of tax season for tax professionals.  

Discover the value of offering a retirement plan, learn the difference between 401(k) and SIMPLE IRA plans, and help your employees prepare for the future they deserve.  

From the day we first opened our doors in 2000, SurePayroll has been committed to providing a flexible, fast, and stress-free payroll solution to employers across the nation. However, we understand that no two clients, businesses, or households are alike. That’s why we’ve created two innovative payroll options – Default Payroll and Auto Payroll – to fit the diverse needs of our customers.  Selecting the right payroll option for you is essential to your success, so we invite you to learn more about the SurePayroll Default and Auto Payroll features below.   

State-mandated retirement plans are a growing trend. The big question is: should you participate in a state-facilitated retirement program or offer your employees an employer sponsored 401(k) plan instead?  

SECURE Act 2.0 makes it easy and affordable for small businesses to offer retirement savings plans to their employees. Whether you have one employee or many, SurePayroll can help you find the right 401(k) plan for your small business.  

A surge in small and micro businesses—combined with payroll service and other technology advancements—means CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers can elevate their services for current clients while creating capacity to attract and serve new ones.  

As a small business, you have a long to-do list. Completing tax forms may not be at the top. However, you should understand which tax forms apply to your business or else you could face steep penalties. But, how can you keep up with so many forms with confusing names such as W-2, W-4, 1099-NEC or 941?