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Pay Stubs8 min read

How to Read Your Pay Stub: A Complete Guide for Employees

Learn how to understand every section of your pay stub. This comprehensive guide explains gross pay, deductions, taxes, and YTD totals in simple terms.

January 1, 2025Read More →
Tax Tips10 min read

Federal Tax Withholding Explained: 2025 Guide

Understand how federal tax withholding works, how to adjust your W-4, and what factors affect your tax bracket. Complete 2025 tax withholding guide.

January 2, 2025Read More →
Small Business12 min read

Small Business Payroll: Complete Setup Guide for 2025

Everything small business owners need to know about setting up payroll. Learn about taxes, pay schedules, compliance, and generating professional pay stubs.

January 3, 2025Read More →
Pay Stubs7 min read

How Self-Employed People Can Create Pay Stubs (And Why You Need Them)

Self-employed? Here's why you still need pay stubs and how to create them for loans, leases, and income verification. Complete guide for freelancers and entrepreneurs.

January 15, 2026Read More →
1099 Forms9 min read

1099-NEC Complete Guide: Who Gets One, Who Files One, and How

Everything you need to know about 1099-NEC forms: who must issue them, who receives them, IRS deadlines, penalties, and how to fill one out correctly.

January 20, 2026Read More →
Pay Stubs6 min read

7 Ways to Prove Income When You Are Self-Employed

Self-employed and need to prove income for a loan, lease, or credit application? Here are 7 accepted methods banks and landlords accept, including pay stubs.

January 28, 2026Read More →
Small Business12 min read

Small Business Payroll Guide: From First Hire to Tax Compliance

Everything a small business owner needs to know about running payroll: withholdings, pay schedules, W-2s, 1099s, state requirements, and keeping records.

February 1, 2026Read More →

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Pay Stubs

Overtime Pay Laws Explained: Federal FLSA Rules and State Variations

Complete guide to overtime pay rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Learn who qualifies, how it is calculated, exempt vs non-exempt status, and state rules.

8 min readFeb 12, 2026
Freelance

Independent Contractor Agreements: What to Include and Why

Before you hire a contractor or start contracting work, you need a proper agreement. Learn what every independent contractor agreement must include to protect both parties.

7 min readFeb 10, 2026
Pay Stubs

How Many Pay Stubs Do You Need for a Rental Application?

Most landlords require 2-3 months of pay stubs for rental applications. Learn exactly what landlords look for, what income ratio they require, and what to do if you are self-employed.

5 min readFeb 8, 2026
Freelance

Gig Worker Tax Guide 2025: Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, and More

Complete tax guide for gig economy workers. Learn about quarterly payments, deductions, self-employment tax, mileage, and how to handle your 1099-K and 1099-NEC forms.

8 min readFeb 5, 2026
Small Business

Direct Deposit vs Paper Check: Pros, Cons, and What Employees Prefer

Comparing direct deposit and paper checks for payroll? Learn the compliance requirements, costs, employee preferences, and why direct deposit wins for most small businesses.

5 min readFeb 3, 2026
Small BusinessFeatured

Small Business Payroll Guide: From First Hire to Tax Compliance

Everything a small business owner needs to know about running payroll: withholdings, pay schedules, W-2s, 1099s, state requirements, and keeping records.

12 min readFeb 1, 2026
Pay StubsFeatured

7 Ways to Prove Income When You Are Self-Employed

Self-employed and need to prove income for a loan, lease, or credit application? Here are 7 accepted methods banks and landlords accept, including pay stubs.

6 min readJan 28, 2026
W-2 Forms

W-2 Form Box-by-Box Explained: What Every Number Means

Complete breakdown of every box on your W-2 form. Learn what Box 1 through Box 20 mean, how to check for errors, and what to do with your W-2 at tax time.

10 min readJan 22, 2026
1099 FormsFeatured

1099-NEC Complete Guide: Who Gets One, Who Files One, and How

Everything you need to know about 1099-NEC forms: who must issue them, who receives them, IRS deadlines, penalties, and how to fill one out correctly.

9 min readJan 20, 2026
Pay StubsFeatured

How Self-Employed People Can Create Pay Stubs (And Why You Need Them)

Self-employed? Here's why you still need pay stubs and how to create them for loans, leases, and income verification. Complete guide for freelancers and entrepreneurs.

7 min readJan 15, 2026

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