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Practical articles about pay stubs, payroll records and running the paperwork side of a small business.
Self-employed
Employee (W-2) vs Contractor (1099) Pay Stubs: What Differs
W-2 and 1099 pay stubs look alike but work differently. See what changes for contractors, what a 1099 payment statement should show, and why it helps.
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Payroll
Which States Require Employers to Provide Pay Stubs?
Federal law does not require pay stubs, but many states do. See what California, New York, Illinois and other states require on a pay statement.
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Payroll
Form W-4 Explained for Small Employers: Steps 1 to 5
A plain-English guide to the 2026 Form W-4 for small employers: what each step means, which entries change withholding, and how to handle missing forms.
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