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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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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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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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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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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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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Payroll mistakes are more than clerical slip-ups. They can trigger steep IRS penalties, interest, and audit scrutiny. The most common issues involve late tax deposits, worker misclassification, incorrect forms, and bad data. For example, failure to deposit penalties escalate from 2% – 15% of the unpaid amount, plus interest.
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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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Do your employees use company-owned or leased vehicles for personal reasons? If so, you need to know how to handle reporting personal use of company car for wage and tax purposes.
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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.
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