Key Takeaways − FUTA deposits are generally quarterly when your quarterly FUTA liability exceeds $500; if it’s under $500 for the quarter, roll it forward. If it’s under $500 for the entire year, you can pay with Form 940 by January 31. Federal income tax withholding, Social Security, and Medicare (FICA) deposits follow either a […]
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Can You Pay Employees Late? What to Do If You Can’t Make Payroll
Help, I can’t pay my employees! If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you know how scary it can be. Realizing you can’t make payroll might make you feel anxious, embarrassed, and helpless.
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How to Increase Net Profit
Would you like your business to earn more? Of course you do! When you learn how to increase net profit, your business will have more money after expenses and become more stable.
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What Is Quick Ratio? Learn How to Swiftly Calculate This Metric
Does your business have enough liquid assets to cover short-term liabilities in a pinch? To find out, you can use the quick ratio. Keep reading to learn the quick ratio definition, how to calculate your ratio, and more.
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How to Gross up Payroll
If you want to pay an employee supplemental compensation, such as a bonus or a relocation payment, you must withhold payroll taxes just like with regular wages. But, what if you want an employee to receive a specific amount after taxes? That is when you gross-up payroll figures. And to do that, you need to […]
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Which States Have Reciprocal Agreements … and What Does That Mean?
Do you have an employee who lives in one state but works in another? If so, you typically withhold state and local taxes for the work state. The employee would still owe taxes to their home state, which could turn into a hassle for them. Or could it? Cue reciprocal agreements.
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How to Calculate a Full-time Equivalent Employee
As an employer, at some point or another, you may have stumbled across the term “full-time equivalent employee.” Maybe you noticed it while researching information about the Paycheck Protection Program loan. Or, maybe you came across it while looking into COBRA. Whatever the case may be, you should know how to calculate a full-time equivalent […]
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How to Set up Payroll for a Small Business
Hired your first employee? Check. Set a start date? Check. Ready to process payroll? Not quite yet. Before you can start paying your employees, there are a few steps you need to know and some terms to learn. This handy payroll 101 guide explains how to set up payroll the right way so you can […]
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Payroll Compliance Checklist (By Payday, Month, Quarter, and Year)
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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How to Do Payroll Yourself
If you’re thinking about hiring employees, you need a plan for payroll. But with the added expense of wages and benefits, you might not be too keen on the high price tag that comes with outsourcing payroll. Fear not; you can learn how to do payroll yourself. Here’s what to gather, the steps to follow, […]
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