Small Businesses Use a Variety of Solutions for Payroll and Tax Compliance

Payroll and tax compliance can be time-consuming and burdensome for any business. However, a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) study, “The Impact of Regulatory Costs on Small Firms,” showed that America’s small businesses are the hardest hit financially. The study found businesses with fewer than 20 employees faced a 45 percent greater federal regulatory burden than their larger business counterparts. Small businesses annually spend $1,304 on tax compliance per employee, 67 percent more than larger companies with 500 employees or more.

Luckily, technology is transforming the day-to-day operations for small businesses. Today, there are a variety of tools available to help small business owners manage payroll in a cost-effective and simple way. Some seek a do-it-yourself software solution while others prefer to have an outside provider handle it all.

This article from Smallbiz.com reviews how companies select their payroll method, and the benefits of each type of payroll solution.