Payroll errors can create serious financial, legal, and compliance risks for Adult Family Home providers. This presentation will walk participants through the critical role payroll plays in protecting both their business and their employees. We will review proper recordkeeping requirements, clarify what constitutes tax evasion and misclassification, and discuss the potential penalties and loss of protections that can result from payroll mistakes. Participants will also learn key questions to ask about bookkeeping and payroll processes to ensure their systems are accurate, compliant, and defensible. This session is designed to strengthen providers’ confidence in managing payroll responsibly while reducing regulatory and financial risk.