Key Takeaways − Manual payroll spreadsheets may work at first, but they quickly become risky as you grow. Common growth challenges include errors, missed deadlines, compliance headaches, and time drain. Automated payroll systems calculate pay, withhold taxes, and help keep you organized. A smooth transition starts with cleaning your data and choosing the right system. […]
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Payroll for one employee uses the same steps as any business: get an EIN, register for state taxes, then withhold, pay, and file taxes each pay period. Team size does not change the rules. A business with one employee processes payroll the same way as one with 50. The difference is volume, not process, and […]
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If you have a low- or moderate-income worker, they may be eligible for the earned income tax credit (EITC). Read on to learn all about the earned income credit, including who is eligible for it and how workers can claim the credit.
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New Jersey started its paid family leave plan in 2009 with the New Jersey Family Leave Act. New Jersey paid family leave (PFL) made NJ the second state (after California) to pass a PFL policy. If you’re a New Jersey employer, you need to know about your responsibilities.
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Payroll compliance isn’t a once-per-year task you can easily check off. Remaining compliant is a big job. You must make sure your business is compliant with all payroll laws year-round. You can make payroll compliance easier and less stressful by doing tasks throughout the year. In fact, there are some tasks, like filing taxes, that […]
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As the year comes to a close, you might be gung-ho about all the goals you want to achieve next year. But before you can get the ball rolling in the new year, you must wrap up some things in the current year, including your payroll.
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Every small business makes payments to operate. Some of these payments must be reported to the IRS or Social Security Administration (SSA). Companies must use information returns to report qualifying payments. Do you need to file an information return?
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Each and every employer is responsible for completing, distributing, and filing Form W-2 each year. But, what happens if filing Form W-2 slips your mind? Learn about what happens when you forget to file Form W-2 and the failure to file W-2 penalty.
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Let’s face it: everybody makes mistakes. So, if you make a mistake on an employee’s Form W-2, don’t panic. Instead, learn how to correct a W-2 form and take action.
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Form W-2 errors are never a good thing. You may cause more work for yourself, delay tax returns and refunds for employees, and accumulate fines. You should carefully review information before you generate a W-2 form and send it to the Social Security Administration and your employees.
Read More Common W-2 Form Errors and How to Correct Them