Bryan Driscoll

To do payroll in Maine, it’s important to know its state payroll laws, especially for seasonal businesses. The state charges income tax from 5.8% to 7.15%, and its unemployment insurance tax runs from 0.22% to 5.69% (adjusted rate). In addition to rules for seasonal jobs, there are specific guidelines for employing minors. Step-by-Step Guide to…

Doing payroll in Oklahoma involves more than paying employees. In addition to filing federal taxes, you must file state income and unemployment insurance taxes. There are exemptions for some workers, like military spouses, and the state has its own W-4 form (the document you’ll have new employees submit upon hire) with different withholdings than those…

Learning how to do payroll in Tennessee is pretty simple since there are no state-specific regulations. Tennessee also does not have income taxes or any local taxes, and in turn, no state W-4 tax withholding form for you to process. Step-by-Step Guide to Running Payroll in Tennessee Tennessee follows federal guidelines for payroll, making the…

Processing payroll in Louisiana is relatively straightforward. Louisiana has only one state-specific payroll form and no local taxes. Its income tax system is progressive, with rates ranging from 1.85% to 4.25%—so the more an employee makes, the more they will pay in taxes. Step-by-Step Guide to Running Payroll in Louisiana Processing Louisiana payroll is not…

South Dakota is one of the easiest states in which to run payroll, as calculating South Dakota payroll taxes is a straightforward process. The state doesn’t collect income tax or require a state income deduction form—one less thing for you and your employees to worry about. There are no local taxes in South Dakota, either….

Washington State does not have state income taxes, but it does have many specific laws concerning payroll. For example, hiring minors requires a special addition to your business permit. The minimum wage is higher than most states, and Seattle and SeaTac have their own minimum wage laws. Step-by-Step Guide to Running Payroll in Washington When…

Learning how to do payroll in Connecticut requires more focus than in many other states as Connecticut has a higher minimum wage, progressive income tax rates, and paid family leave. All this combines to create challenges for payroll processing. Following this guide will ensure you don’t miss any steps and complete your Connecticut payroll correctly…

Hiring seasonal employees—temporary workers hired when a business typically experiences increased demand—is a strategic move for managing workload during peak periods. In this guide, we’ll show you how to hire seasonal employees, from initiating recruitment early to correctly classifying your seasonal employees. By following our steps, you can attract, recruit, and onboard the right talent,…

Learning how to do payroll in Minnesota can be a bit challenging. Minnesota payroll tax withholdings are complex, with special taxes for entertainers, a different rate for supplemental pay, and more. It also varies rates according to the portion of salary for which you’re calculating taxes, with part of a salary (the first $30,000+ for…

Doing payroll in Montana isn’t overly complicated, but it does require you to be on top of state income tax rates. Payroll laws align with federal laws, for the most part, so you won’t have to comply with conflicting rules. We cover how to do payroll in Montana, along with the most important HR laws…

Learning how to do payroll in West Virginia can be challenging, partly because West Virginia’s payroll taxes include a progressive income tax withholding requirement for your workers. Plus, some jurisdictions collect local income tax. This means that part of handling the state’s withholding requires each employee to complete a state tax withholding form. Step-by-Step Guide…

Illinois has state income taxes, with reciprocity agreements with nearby states to let employees pay income taxes for the state they reside in. The wage and labor laws closely follow federal regulations. We’ll cover how to do payroll in Illinois, with explanations of the most important taxes and labor laws that affect payroll. Step-by-Step Guide…