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What Are PEOs?
By Samantha Bond Richman
A professional employer organization, or PEO, is a company that supports human resource functions by sharing certain responsibilities with small and mid-sized business (SMB) clients. As co-employers, PEOs handle payroll administration, payroll taxes and withholding, all under the responsibility of the federal employer identification number (FEIN) of the PEO. This is a major distinction from a traditional payroll or software provider.
