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Using Payroll to Drive Growth and Stay Competitive

To say that 2020 was a revelatory year is an understatement. Over the course of the year, many accounting firms were put in a position they weren't quite prepared for; they were suddenly being bombarded with questions pertaining to COVID-19 legislation, PPP loan preparation, and other tasks that were very different from their typical service offerings.

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Year-End Checklist for Accountants

Accountants, the new year is upon us, and if you’re like us at SurePayroll, you’re likely scrambling to make sure your clients are where they need to be to start the new year off on the right foot.

How Accountants Can Offer Payroll Services

If you’re a CPA, bookkeeper or financial advisor, you know that a new year can bring a host of new opportunities to your business.

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How a Big Accounting Firm Survives Tax Season

For those that work in the accounting industry, just the thought of tax season is enough to bring a sweat to one’s brow.

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How to Grow Your Accounting Business Through Payroll

In a time when markets are more competitive than ever, it’s vitally important for businesses of all types to be able to differentiate themselves from their competition.

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Improving Efficiency in Your Accounting Firm

As you’re preparing to meet with your clients about their end-of-year to-do lists and responsibilities, it’s a good time to take note of places where your firm could become more efficient to ensure you’re ready to handle it.

Top Tax Mistakes to Avoid in 2020

Even though the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was rolled out more than a year ago, several of the revisions went into effect in 2019 and will affect many taxpayers 2020 returns.

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End of Year Tips From Financial Experts

If you don’t work with an accountant or bookkeeper when preparing your small business for year-end, you’re in luck.We chatted with two women who work in the financial industry to get their tips on how to make it through this chaotic tax time.

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Social Media Tips for Accountants

While accountants are generally somewhat skeptical of using social media to market their services, it’s becoming more and more important for them to have a social media presence and to develop effective social media strategies to help market their service offerings.

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