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Payroll Aug 13, 2026

W-2 vs 1099: How to Classify Workers Correctly (and What the IRS Looks For)

Most owners think the paperwork decides it. Sign a contractor agreement. Send a 1099 in January. Done. The IRS does not read the agreement. It looks…

Chetan Raval 12 min read

Payroll Aug 6, 2026

You hired your first out-of-state employee. Maybe a remote worker in California. Maybe you opened a second location in Colorado. Either way,…

Chetan Raval 12 min read

Payroll Jul 16, 2026

Most first-time Gusto setups don’t get delayed because the software is complicated. They get delayed because of one missed detail: a savings…

Chetan Raval 9 min read

Payroll Jul 2, 2026

Run payroll for the first time and the pay stub raises more questions than it answers.…

Chetan Raval 9 min read