The Headline Everyone’s Talking About For years, working overtime has been a mixed bag. Sure, the extra hours boost your paycheck—but higher taxes often take away some of that excitement. Now in 2025, a brand-new law has everyone asking: “Wait… is overtime pay tax-free now?” The answer: not exactly. The recently passed One Big Beautiful…
It’s Not “Just Payroll” For many business owners, payroll feels like a routine task that happens in the background. But the truth is this: payroll is one of the most visible ways your business demonstrates credibility and professionalism. Late paychecks, incorrect deductions, or missed filings don’t just create stress—they affect how employees, vendors, and even…
Meet the Payroll Nightmare Crew Every business owner knows them. You might even have one—or a few—on your team right now. They’re the employees who seem to create twice the work for half the results. We’re not talking about the occasional bad day. We’re talking about ongoing habits that cost you time, money, and sanity—and…
Changing payroll providers may sound like a major headache—but it doesn’t have to be. At Payroll Complete, we’ve made it our mission to take the stress and confusion out of switching. Whether your current provider isn’t giving you the support you need, or you’ve outgrown a do-it-yourself platform, our team is ready to help you…
July is here—and while you’re soaking up summer vibes, your payroll could be quietly stirring up trouble for year-end. A mid-year payroll checkup gives you the chance to catch small mistakes before they become big, expensive problems. Think of it as a routine tune-up for your business—you wouldn’t wait until your engine starts smoking to…
If you’re a small business owner, payroll probably isn’t the most exciting part of your day—but it’s one of the most important. Getting your employees paid accurately and on time, staying compliant with federal and state tax laws, and keeping up with reporting requirements is no small feat. And that brings us to a common…
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…
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.…
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…
Even if you’re not running a large corporation with a 20-person HR department, your business still relies on human resources processes—whether it’s onboarding, tracking PTO, managing employee data, or ensuring compliance. But if those systems feel more like a paper trail scavenger hunt than a smooth operation, it may be time to pause and take…