Payroll Basics

A Beginner’s Guide to Compliance

In this course, you will learn:

  • What payroll really is (and what the IRS expects from you)

  • Employee vs Contractor — how to tell the difference and avoid misclassification

  • Payroll forms & onboarding — W-4, I-9, direct deposit, and more

  • Pay frequency & pay types — hourly vs salaried, PTO, bonuses, tips, and reimbursements

  • Taxes, deductions, and filings — including federal, state, and local obligations

  • Common pitfalls that cost small businesses thousands — and how to avoid them

This is for you if you are an accounting professional who:

  • Has been guessing your way through payroll and hoping for the best

  • Wants to avoid fines, penalties, and IRS headaches

  • Needs a clear, step-by-step explanation in plain English

Learn Payroll Compliance the Right Way!

Plus you get:

✅ On-demand video lessons
✅ Downloadable checklists & resources
✅ Real-world examples and templates
✅ Bonus: Shannon’s “Payroll Pitfalls” Cheat Sheet

Ready to finally feel confident about payroll?

InSIDE PAYroll basics:

ONE PAYMENT OF $97

  • On-demand video lessons

  • Downloadable checklists & resources

  • Real-world examples and templates

  • Bonus: Shannon’s “Payroll Pitfalls” Cheat Sheet

Call: 507-242-1919

Site: www.doddconsultingllc.com

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