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School and Education Payroll Guides
Payroll for private schools, charter schools, and education employers comes with unique complexity: 10-month salary spreads, substitute daily pay, 403(b) administration, and ACA tracking for variable-hour staff. These guides cover every layer of education payroll compliance.

Private School Payroll Guide: 10-Month Teacher Pay, Substitutes, and 403(b) Administration
How private and charter schools handle 10-month salary spread over 12, summer benefit continuation, substitute payroll, and 403(b) vs 401(k) retirement plans.
Teacher Payroll Compliance: Salary Spread Rules, Tax Withholding, and Benefits Administration
The compliance rules governing teacher salary spreads, correct tax withholding treatment, and benefits administration for private school employees.
How to Run Payroll for Substitute Teachers: Daily Pay, W-2 Requirements, and ACA Tracking
Substitute teachers are W-2 employees with daily pay structures and ACA eligibility tracking requirements. Here is how to handle it correctly.
How Much Does It Cost to Run Payroll for a Private School? In-House vs Managed
A cost comparison of in-house payroll administration vs managed payroll for private and charter schools, including hidden costs most administrators miss.
Why Private and Charter Schools Outsource Payroll - and What to Look For
What drives private and charter schools to outsource payroll, what to look for in a provider, and how managed payroll compares to doing it in-house.
Managed Payroll for Schools and Education Employers
BEG handles education payroll at $25 to $45 per employee per month, including 10-month salary spreads, substitute tracking, and 403(b) administration. Setup in 3 to 5 business days.
Authoritative source: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division
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