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New to hiring? Check out these resources to help you hire the right way, the first time.
Now that you know a thing or two about hiring, it’s time to learn payroll. Let’s start with the basics:
Many states have unique payroll laws. Here are some resources for learning the rules in your state:
A few federal laws and resources to keep in mind:
IRS resources
The IRS website features resources for small business owners and payroll professionals on topics like worker classifications and employment taxes. If you’re considering hiring contractors and employees, you’ll want to review these resources to be sure you’re complying with regulations for each group.
Additional payroll information
You’ll find additional articles related to payroll on the QuickBooks Payroll website, including hiring, payroll processing, and tip pooling.
Payroll 101 ebook
Hiring employees is a big step for small business owners. Set yourself up for success with our free 18-page ebook. Here’s a sneak peek at the resources you’ll find inside:
If you’ve been struggling with some of these payroll basics, the Payroll 101 ebook is a great place to get help and resources. Get a better grasp on these complex subjects with easy-to-follow examples. Follow the guide’s embedded links to other helpful resources that can provide additional clarity.
Learn payroll with one of our easy payroll training videos
Payroll training videos
See how QuickBooks payroll makes it easy to pay your whole team.
Setting up payroll
Review the basics of adding employees and preparing for your first payroll.
How to run payroll online
Run payroll for your small business.
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to set up payroll. Depending on your business, you’ll need most of the information on this checklist to complete the paperwork and pay your new hire. Your employee will have to provide some information on a Form W-4 and direct deposit request form. The rest will come from your records or federal and state agencies.
This checklist can help you prepare all the necessary information to run payroll successfully. Here’s an overview of the items you’ll want to prepare:
Now that you’ve reviewed the payroll checklist, let’s see if you’re ready to run your first payroll. We designed this 10-question quiz to see how you’re doing in four categories:
Based on your responses, it looks like you could use help with and . Here are some helpful resources on all four categories, prioritized just for you.
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