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Quick written guides and 27 short videos for employee access, W-2s, payroll reports, and more.
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Start with gross pay and estimated income tax rates for one 2026 paycheck. Social Security and Medicare are included automatically.
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USCIS · Form I-9Verify work eligibilityGet the current form and instructions for completing the employee and employer sections.
IRS · Form W-4Set federal withholdingHave the employee complete the current withholding certificate for payroll.
North Dakota Child SupportReport a new hireUse the state’s employer resources to report North Dakota new hires and rehires.
IRS · Form W-9 (PDF)Get a W-9 for a contractorAsk a U.S. independent contractor to complete this form before the first payment. Keep the signed form with your records.
Federal Register
Agency updates
Read proposed rules, final rules, and notices on payroll. Each publication identifies its status and any effective date. Choose a topic to see its feed.
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Resource directory
Request a secure upload linkSend payroll documents securely
Missouri Valley PayrollPayroll journal
Owner payrollS-corp payroll cost calculator
27 step-by-step videosPayroll video tutorialsIRSEmployment tax guidanceU.S. Department of LaborWage and hour guidanceND Tax CommissionerState income tax withholdingND Department of Labor and Human RightsNorth Dakota labor law postersJob Service North DakotaUnemployment insuranceND Workforce Safety & InsuranceWorkers’ compensationMissouri Valley PayrollForms and client links