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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Withholding taxes from employee wages is all part of Payroll 101. But, what happens when an employee is exempt from withholding?
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Part of your job as a small business owner is ensuring your employees have what they need to succeed. Sometimes that means you have to handle employee requests when you’re busy. At other times, employees ask for important paperwork last minute. But, what if you don’t want to handle certain employee requests directly? An employee […]
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What makes one worker an employee and another not an employee? It can be confusing to determine which is which. But, it’s essential that you understand the difference. So, let’s take a look at who is an employee.
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Hiring employees can be exciting, especially if it means your business is growing. But if you’re hiring someone under 18 years old, you need to know child labor laws. Why? Because the employment of minors carries stricter regulations than adult employment. Not to mention, ignoring child labor laws can result in penalties from the federal […]
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Do you know how your business is performing this year compared to last? No? Calculate year-over-year growth to find out.
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If you offer credit to customers at your small business, you have accounts receivable (AR). Sometimes customers pay on time, while other times they do not. Aging of accounts receivable comes into play when a customer has a past due invoice. Keep reading to learn all about aging of AR and how it can help […]
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If you operate a nonprofit organization, you may be eligible to apply for tax-exempt status, such as 501(c)(3) status. Learn what is 501(c)(3) status, types of 501(c)(3) organizations, and how to apply for 501(c)(3) status.
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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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At some point, you might need to convert an independent contractor to an employee.
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