Small Business

This article has been reviewed by tax expert Erica Gellerman, CPA. W-2 and W-4 form differences Although both federally required IRS tax forms, the W-2 and W-4 are inherently different. The W-4 informs employers of the appropriate tax withholding amount to be taken from an employee’s paycheck. The W-2, on the other hand, is a report…

OpenEdge is a merchant services provider that allows you to integrate payments into an existing platform via a common API. OpenEdge is touted as being a simple service for developers. It comes with a hosted payments page, virtual terminal, desktop application and more. Pricing is quote-based, and users have complained about unfair rates and hidden…

The best business accounting software for freelancers is easy to use, affordable and powerful enough to provide the functionality you need to run your business efficiently. » MORE: NerdWallet’s best small-business apps There are numerous good options on the market for freelancers, but three stand above the rest in terms of functionality, ease of use…

If you’ve been considering payroll services for your small business, you’ve probably come across Automatic Data Processing, or ADP. Founded in 1949, ADP is a huge name in the business world and has developed software to help businesses of all sizes pay and hire employees, as well as provide benefits. ADP may not be right…

SwipeSimple is a mobile POS system provided by payments technology provider CardFlight. It comes with a broad range of features that can serve both merchants on the go and merchants who sell behind a countertop. Plus, SwipeSimple partners with some of the top merchant account providers, giving you the flexibility to find a service that…

If your small business has employees, your business tax obligations include reporting the income and payroll taxes that you withhold from their paychecks. Typically, this information is reported using IRS Form 941, also known as the Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. However, if your business is smaller and has less tax liability, you may be…

When it debuted in 1998, PayPal was the first service that made electronic payments available to the masses. However, since then, many more businesses have launched as merchant services payment processors. There are a number of reasons why you might be looking for PayPal business account alternatives, including: You want a dedicated merchant account. PayPal aggregates all…

Whether your small business sells products or services, you might sometimes want to offer sales and discounts as incentives. Luckily, with QuickBooks Online, you can make these price adjustments automatic, set them up to run for a specific time period — and extend the adjusted price to all your customers or just a certain segment. This…