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White-Glove Service: The Human Advantage in Payroll Software Partnerships
In a world where automation, AI, and self-service dominate, the companies that win are often those that do the opposite. They stay personal. At IRIS Global, we call that white-glove service: the kind of attentive, proactive support that gives clients direct access to real people, fast answers, and ongoing guidance. For payroll service bureaus (PSBs) and […]
2026 Payroll Compliance Update: Top U.S. Laws Affecting Employers
By any measure, 2026 is shaping up to be the most complex year yet for payroll compliance. Across the globe, and especially here in the U.S., governments are tightening reporting standards, expanding data-privacy protections, mandating greater pay transparency, and modernizing tax-filing systems. For employers, that translates into higher compliance risk, steeper penalties for errors, and […]
European Payroll in 2026: The New Laws Reshaping Compliance, Transparency & Workforce Management
Europe is entering one of the most transformative payroll cycles in more than a decade. What’s coming in 2026 isn’t a single new law or a minor regulatory update. It’s the convergence of several powerful forces that are pushing payroll toward unprecedented transparency, stricter reporting, and higher scrutiny. Global employers operating across the EU, UK, […]
Global Payroll Trends for 2026: What’s Changing & Why It Matters
Global payroll is undergoing one of the most significant transitions in its history. What was once a back-office function is now a core compliance engine – one that sits squarely in the view of tax authorities, regulators, employees, and, increasingly, boards of directors. As 2026 approaches, global companies are learning that payroll isn’t just about […]
Preparing for Scale: How TSG Your Trusted Accountant Modernized with Clarity
Based just minutes outside Portland, Maine, TSG Your Trusted Accountant is the largest woman-owned accounting firm in the state, proudly serving clients across New England. From the outside, the firm looks like the definition of a classic New England business — with a quaint storefront, the kind of place you’d expect tradition to outweigh change. […]
Payroll Compliance Workflows Accounting Firms Should Automate
Payroll compliance has always been high-stakes. But today, it’s also high-volume, fast-moving, and increasingly complex. Between multi-state tax rules, ever-evolving legislation, and growing client expectations, accounting firms can no longer rely on manual processes or disconnected systems to keep up. For savvy accounting firms and professionals, it’s time to automate top critical functions. The firms […]
Why More Accounting Firms Are Outsourcing Payroll Processing
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 entire operation. What begins as a straightforward service can quickly evolve into a high-stakes responsibility, where tight deadlines, shifting regulations, and rising client expectations leave little room for error. As […]
Pay Stubs Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Importance of a Pay Stub A pay stub is an itemized document provided by your employer that breaks down your earnings, taxes, and deductions for a specific period of work. Also referred to as a payslip, earnings statement, or wage statement, it accompanies every paycheck and details exactly how your gross pay was calculated, what was […]
FUTA Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Importance of FUTA The Federal Unemployment Tax Act, known as FUTA, is a federal law that requires employers to contribute to a fund that supports the national unemployment insurance system. Established during the 1930s, it created a financial safety net ensuring that workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own […]
EIN Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Importance of an EIN An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique nine-digit code assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business entity for tax and financial purposes. Formatted similarly to a Social Security Number (XX-XXXXXXX), an EIN is used across tax filings, legal documentation, and banking — essentially serving as your business’s official […]