Patriot vs. OnPay vs. SurePayroll: The Cheapest Full-Service Payroll for a Micro-Business
Patriot is cheapest for most micro-business payrolls, but multi-state fees and year-end form bills can flip it — run your headcount before your IRS deposit.
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Multi-State Tax
Multi-state tax compliance, nexus rules, and withholding requirements for businesses operating across state lines
Sales Tax Software Compared: Avalara vs. TaxJar vs. Stripe Tax vs. Anrok on Pricing, Filing, Exemption Certificates, and Integrations
Below $30k/mo in US sales, TaxJar or Stripe Tax wins; above it, flat-rate Anrok or Avalara cost less — pricing, filing, and certificates compared.
The Flat-Tax Wave: Which States Are Cutting or Eliminating Income Tax and What It Means for Business Owners
Eight US states adopted flat taxes since 2021, with more cuts for 2026 — pass-through owners should re-run estimates, PTET elections, and nexus exposure.
The Jock Tax, Explained: How Duty Days Decide What You Owe in Every State You Play
One road game in California can trigger a filing: duty days decide each state's slice of your pay, resident credits cap double tax, and travel logs win audits.
US State Tax Amnesty Programs, Explained: Clear Back Taxes Without Penalties Before the Window Closes
A state amnesty wipes penalties — sometimes interest — if you pay back taxes inside the window; Indiana and Illinois show how narrow the terms run.
Touring Musician Taxes and Bookkeeping: Guarantees, Door Splits, Merch Settlements, Per Diems, and Multi-State Filing
Every state you played wants a nonresident return, and the IRS taxes all of it. US guide to door deals, merch books, per diems, and road deductions.
Your State May Pay You for Your Kids Too: State Child Tax Credits in 2026
Federal child credit is $2,200 per kid in 2026, and 17 states plus D.C. stack their own on top — up to $3,200 in Colorado, $1,750 per child in Minnesota.
Military Spouse Tax Residency Relief: How to Stop Paying Income Tax in Every Duty-Station State
Federal law lets military spouses pay income tax in one chosen state instead of every duty station — if the withholding paperwork is filed.
Just Hired Your First Employee? What New-Employer SUTA Rates Cost in 2026
New-employer SUTA rates run 1–4% on 2026 wage bases from $7,000 to $78,200 — pay on time to keep the 5.4% FUTA credit.
Washington's WA Cares Fund Overhaul: Rejoin Windows, Portability, and the Self-Employed Deadline That Just Passed
Exempt Washington workers can rejoin WA Cares before July 1, 2028, while the self-employed opt-in closed June 30, 2026 — here is what to do now.
Arizona Finally Signed Its Tax Conformity Bill — But Your 100% Bonus Depreciation Still Doesn't Count There
Arizona HB 4168 adopts most OBBBA tax breaks retroactive to 2025, but 100% bonus depreciation still needs an addback — Section 179 is the workaround.
Craft Fair and Festival Vendor Bookkeeping: Booth Fees, Multi-State Sales Tax, Handmade COGS, and 1099-K Reconciliation
One festival weekend out of state can trigger sales tax nexus. Register first, collect the combined rate, and reconcile the gross 1099-K on Schedule C.