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As businesses grow, payroll gets complicated fast. A company that once managed payroll with a spreadsheet and a calendar reminder suddenly …

By McKenzie.Richins@IRIS.CO.UK | 12th May 2026 | 7 min read

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The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) mandates a US payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare programs. FICA is a shared …

By Stephanie Coward | 7th May 2026 | 15 min read

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In the US, worker classification determines an employer’s tax and legal obligations. A W-2 employee is someone whose work is …

By Stephanie Coward | 5th May 2026 | 11 min read

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For many small business owners, payroll starts as a DIY task using just a spreadsheet, a calculator, maybe some basic software. It works. …

By Michelle Saco | 4th May 2026 | 6 min read

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Many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) assume that running payroll internally is the most cost-effective option. On the surface, it …

By Michelle Saco | 28th April 2026 | 6 min read

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Payroll fraud prevention has become critical as payroll remains a function built on trust. It moves money directly into employee bank …

By McKenzie.Richins@IRIS.CO.UK | 21st April 2026 | 6 min read

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For many accounting firms, payroll starts as an easy add-on with an all but guaranteed high ROI. That is, until it quietly takes over your …

By Michelle Saco | 16th April 2026 | 6 min read

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“What got you here won’t get you there. ”So goes renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith’s hallmark quote and title of his …

By Michelle Saco | 6th April 2026 | 6 min read

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Payroll has become a core service for accounting firms, moving well beyond a simple back-office task. As clients expect more comprehensive, …

By Stephanie Coward | 30th March 2026 | 6 min read

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