The Payroll Book: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups

No matter what size business you own this book is a must. It gives info and explains the laws clearly about payroll. It is becoming my go-to-resource about pay.

Payroll issues can be a bane and can prove costly when these escalate. This is why Charles Read is heaven-sent to people in need of learning the payroll management process. In The Payroll Book: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups, he presents wisdom and methods accumulated in his 40 years of payroll expertise. As payroll is an integral factor that comprises 70% in tax collection, costly errors will be your downfall. Designed to address the needs of small businesses and startups, the book walks you through the tools you need to set up your payroll, reporting, record-keeping, and internal controls. As an added feature, it provides external references on federal agencies, human resources, and other helpful state websites. The necessary aspects of payroll management are covered step by step, from identifying the types of business entities to the responsibilities of payroll for residents, non-residents, and illegal aliens.The information can be applied to big businesses as well. Whatever the size of your business, The Payroll Book will not only teach you how to manage payroll but also how to make your business stay compliant with the ever-changing tax laws and business regulations. Charles Read understands that structuring payrolls can be a complex process, so he provides ample caveats, tips, technicalities, case studies, and resources that are highlighted through a set of designated icons. As you run your business, expect that there will be numerous instances where you will be obligated to provide information to the IRS and state tax authorities, and you want to be ready. This book is a must-read for all business owners.

Payroll can be a confusing, scary and risky function for a small business owner, especially those of us who are not gifted with a finance mind naturally. In my 20 years as a business owner, we've approached payroll as DIY, with a PEO and lately (thankfully) with a payroll service. This book could have saved me quite a few hard learning lessons, especially in those early years.I love the icon-based approach to quickly skim for key concepts, fast tips and even funny (and some scary) example stories. I've come to rely on this book for quick fact checks -- way more reliable than an Internet search - and easier as the index is quite robust. I also really love that they share a companion website to access for links, updated rules and the like.I'm planning to order copies for my clients who are business owners as it's a tremendous resource for every business owner.

Just finished reading The Payroll Book. This is the book that has it all. I had no idea how complicated all the tax rules and regulations are that are involved in processing payroll. This book explains everything you need to know. It is written so the common person can easily read and understand it.I highly recommend it!

My wife and I have owned a business for a few years now and we started reading this book together. We are not even halfway through it and have found several things that we could and should be doing better. We will be better people and a better business because of this book. I highly, highly recommend this book for any new or seasoned business owner.

I am just starting out and this book is a great resource for somone new. The first chapter about choosing the right entity was perfect for me as it get overwhelming when you research online. Also the book has some real life horror stories which make it an enjoyable read. Highly recommend it for any business owner.

For a new business owner, this book is a must-read. It is very easy to follow with examples of how not to screw up your payroll. IRS is always looking for small businesses to screw up but with this book, you can assure yourself you will have the knowledge you need to fight the IRS.The chapter on entity selection I wish I had read before I started, taught me a lotSection Two actually steps you through all the necessary steps to do your first payroll, wow.The last chapter, number 17, on the employee handbook is a real eye opener.Mr. Read’s true horror stories sprinkled though the book are thought provoking and educational, things to avoid at all costs!Phenomenal Resource.

Very Excellent Product!!! Very easy to read and follow... truly has enlightened me on my business payroll and gave me extremely important information!! Am purchasing more for my business friends!!