Your Questions About Business Online Payroll
Lizzie asks…
Can anybody give me advice on business software?
I’m opening up an automotive based shop and I need some programs to ease my operations. Preferably something that would have Purchase order templates, receipt templates…..basically anything needed to run a shop and business. It doesn’t need to all be in one package I just want to know what is out there and where I can get it.
Jere answers:
I have always used Quickbooks for my businesses. It’s easy and all inclusive. So you can write checks, pay bills, send invoices, print estimates etc and have people pay online and send bills and estimates via email. You can do payroll and much more.
You dont have to buy the latest Quickbooks, look for last years version, then upgrade next year. I usually upgrade every two years.
Paul asks…
Has anyone have used or experience in Payroll Software called ‘Patriot PAY’?
I recently dumped my accountant due to incompetence and lack of communication, SO I’m in the market for payroll software for a small business (4 employees). I’ve looked at Sage Peachtree, Quickbooks payroll, paychexs and other payroll program/services and they seem good at what that do but dis-satisfied by the monthly dues of $30+. I’ve come across this payroll online program/service called Patriot Pay for approx $12 per month, which seems very reasonable BUT I can’t find any reviews/blogs on company and or program. Anyone out there have an opinion on software program? Thanks
Jere answers:
I have used Patriot Payroll for over a year. I like the software. I like the tax filing service too. As far as where to go with any problems…you can talk to a live person instead of searching through “help forums” like at some of the “big” companies. I am know my business, but not payroll. I don’t have time to scour through help articles. So that was important to me. I got a coupon too off of some coupon website for 2 months free. I don’t remember which one, but there are coupons out there.
Richard asks…
Accounting, Payroll and Taxes?
I am getting ready to in a couple of weeks take an accounting class online which takes 6 weeks for Accounting Fundamentals 1 and then another for Fundamentals 2. I am also going to be learning payroll as well with these course but on top of that I’d like to learn taxes.
Where is some good site for me to check out tax courses besides the H&R Block thing, I’d prefer it be online. Also, would knowing accounting (or learning it online) get me a job, even if I’m not an certified CPA?
Jere answers:
Accounting classes may help … If you have no prior exposure whatsoever.
Skip the payroll classes…99% of business payroll is automated now and you’re not going to learn anything of value.
Try “irs.gov” … Take a tutorial and explore the site…tax prep for the most part is pretty easy. Good luck.
Donna asks…
Past date Payroll, Info on Government related items & Dates?
This is first year of my Texas based Small Business, LLC with S-Corp. I have some revenue but I have no employee reported till date, since it is just me & my wife.
I wish report my wife as employee & run payroll for last few months using Intuit Online Payroll.
Please suggest if I can run her payroll for past date & for how many months can I run her payroll?
What is the last date of my running the payroll for year 2007?
Along with Payroll at what all government Agencies do I need to notify?
What all types payments do I need to make to those Government agencies?
What is the procedure of making those payments, like online or check payment?
Where to make those payments to link, contact number, address?
What is the last date of making payments to government agencies?
Please let me know your suggestion on any of the above item you know of.
Jere answers:
Here’s one web site which answers most of the questions.
I am not familiar with the details of Texas and tax regulations ~ however, there are lots of links on the web with a google search.
Also, on a go forward basis the information is there and straight forward. I’d ask a lot of questions before trying to back date anything. It is likely your be able to do spousal income sharing; yet make sure you check out the details specific to Texas and their rules around that.
Carol asks…
Need to start at home business with $20?
i have little money, but i am a hard worker that needs ideas. i work in a field that i do not like. i want to have a part time gig that will able me to save some money and stay at home and pay my debt. any ideas??? Plus i dont want to have to pay to work online. looking for absolutly free jobs!!
Jere answers:
You have lots of options…
Companies outsource work these days. Offer secretarial services and keep accounting and payroll records for them on your home computer. Write promotional materials for them. Learn how to design websites for your local businesses on your computer.
Offer your services a an interior decorator. Lot’s of people don’t have a clue when it comes to decorating, furnishing, and organizing their own home. Keep before and after pictures of those big transformations; that’s for your next sales pitch.
Make things you people want, or cook up a delicacy that your neighbors might be wild about. Double your dinner recipe and make a deal with neighbors. They pick up a home cooked meal from you once a week.
Do home upkeep or gardening for your neighbors. Grow fresh herbs and organic produce for them. Grow and sell exotic plants.
Today’s digital cameras make photography quite easy and inexpensive, so become your neighborhood photographer. Set up a little area with a drop cloth for background and you’re in business for portraits.
Do sewing alterations for the neighbors. Let people know you can make their clothes fit like a custom tailored outfit.
Good at picking up treasures at yard sales? Maybe the antique business.
And finally, for a FREE and up-to-date eBook on starting your own business, check out “Go It Alone!” at http://newfreebooks.com
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