Guides
Short, practical guides for small employers doing their own payroll. Every guide is grounded in IRS Publication 15-T and state revenue authority instructions — no vague advice, no sales pitch for payroll software.
How the 2026 percentage method works, step-by-step. W-4 inputs, Step 2 checkbox, and common mistakes employers make.
Read guide →The 22% / 37% flat-rate method, when to use it, and how the $1M cumulative threshold works.
Read guide →All 20 supported states at a glance — flat rates, bracket states, and which states have no income tax.
Read guide →What every line on the W-4 means to you as an employer, and how to translate it into per-paycheck withholding.
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