If you provide benefits to employees, you probably wonder how to withhold wages for the benefits properly. Do you withhold the premiums and contributions before or after taxes? Can you choose to withhold however you want? Well, it depends on the benefit. So, you must understand the difference between pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions.
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Payroll 101: 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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How to Employ Your Child: 10 Tips for Keepin’ It in the Family
Do you daydream about working with family members? You may consider hiring your child if you’re a small business owner. That way, you can show them the ins and outs of your business and the importance of hard work. At the same time, you gain an extra set of hands to get tasks done (win-win-win!).
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Partnership Advantages and Disadvantages
If you’re starting a business and have one or more partners, it might seem obvious to form a business partnership. This is a business structure that allows you and at least one other person to both have ownership of the business. Even though forming a business partnership might make sense, it’s not your only option. […]
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Salary vs. Hourly: Which Should Your Employees Be?
Determining how to pay employees can be difficult. Not only do you have to determine how much to pay employees, you also have to decide if you will give employees a salary or hourly wages.
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How to Set up Direct Deposit Payroll for Employees in 6 Steps
With direct deposit being the most popular payment method for employees, you may decide to jump on the bandwagon at some point. But if you’ve never paid employees via direct deposit before, you probably have a few questions about the direct deposit setup process. To ensure your direct deposit is ready to roll, learn how […]
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Printing Payroll Checks: How to Print Payroll Checks in 5 Simple Steps
As an employer, you have different options to choose from when it comes to paying employees. One option you have is to print payroll checks. Printing payroll checks comes with a few decisions, like purchasing supplies and selecting a check layout. Learn what steps you need to take to get your employees’ wages from computer […]
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Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification
Here’s a payroll question: How do you differentiate between employees and independent contractors? It all depends on the relationship between the potential employer and the worker, as outlined by the 2024 DOL contractor rule.
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What to Do When an Employee Is Exempt from Withholding
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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Everything You Need to Know About New York PFL
When you become an employer, part of your responsibilities include handling payroll taxes. On top of remitting taxes, you also might employ workers in a state with a paid family leave program, such as New York.
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