Why Rerunning Payroll Costs More Than You Think—And How to Avoid It

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Here’s a familiar payroll panic: it’s Thursday afternoon, payday is looming, and suddenly you realize someone’s hours weren’t entered, a deduction was missed, or a new employee wasn’t added to the run. Cue the frantic call to rerun payroll. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. At Payroll Complete, we work with small businesses across Alabama who…

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Why Payroll Audits Happen—And How to Be Ready When They Do

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When most small business owners think of audits, their minds jump straight to taxes. But payroll audits? They’re just as common—and potentially even more damaging if you’re caught unprepared. Whether triggered by a disgruntled former employee, an IRS review, or simply a missed filing, payroll audits are something every business in Alabama should take seriously.…

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7 Payroll Mistakes Alabama Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Make

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If you own or manage a small business in Alabama, you already wear too many hats—owner, manager, HR, maybe even lunch runner. But when it comes to payroll, a “do-it-yourself and hope for the best” approach can lead to costly mistakes, penalties, or worse: upset employees. At Payroll Complete, we’ve seen our fair share of…

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