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Voted first place in Bookkeeping & Payroll at Chattanooga’s Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards 2026 — the second year running. Every category is decided by public vote, and we did not campaign for it.
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Keeping Compliant with the Updated W-4 Form
Did you know the IRS updated the W-4 form in 2020? Here are some tips on keeping compliant with IRS rules and regulations for
Exempt Employee Changes Could Be Coming!
The Department of Labor is planning for changes to the definition of exempt employees…make sure you are ready!
#TuesdayTips: A Comprehensive Guide to Tracking Your Miles for Write-Offs
As tax season approaches, individuals and businesses alike are on the lookout for every possible deduction to minimize their tax burden. One often overlooked
#TuesdayTips: Demystifying Sales Tax in Tennessee
Welcome to our blog post about sales tax in Tennessee! Whether you’re a business owner, a resident, or just curious about the state’s tax
#TuesdayTips: A Friendly Guide to Business Filings and Due Dates in Tennessee
Are you ready to embark on your business journey in Tennessee? Fantastic! But before you dive in, it’s important to understand the necessary legal
I-9 Form Flexibility Ending
Make sure your paperwork is in order…I-9 Form Flexibility, instituted because of COVID-19, is coming to an end very soon.
State & Federal Requirements in the Remote Workplace
Let’s talk for a minute about your responsibilities as an employer in the age of the Remote Workplace
IRS Standard Mileage Rate Increase
2026 update: The IRS standard mileage rate for business use is 72.5 cents per mile for 2026, up 2.5 cents from 2025. The 2026
Navigating Employee Changes with Regard to ADA
Your employee had a life change that makes them unable to perform the same duties as before…does the ADA allow you to fire them?
What We Know About the Vaccine Mandate (For Now)
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced new approaches to combating COVID-19. One of the most significant aspects of these plans includes coronavirus vaccine
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