Do you know how often you need to deposit federal income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes? You can’t deposit the taxes whenever you feel like. Your deposit frequency is based on a lookback period. So, what is a lookback period?
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Mike Kappel
Mike Kappel, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Patriot Software, offers payroll advice from more than 30 years of experience to small business owners.
A Section 125 Plan: The Overview for Employers
Offering competitive benefits attracts, satisfies, and retains top talent. Benefits include everything from retirement plans to health insurance coverage. When you dive into different small business employee benefits, you might consider a section 125 plan. But, what is a section 125 plan? Is it a cafeteria plan? Are section 125 plans pre-tax health insurance? Keep […]
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What Is an HSA? 2025 HSA Contribution Limits and More
Most businesses offer employee benefits in addition to regular wages. Common employee benefits can range from different insurance options to types of retirement plans. Some employees have the option of opening an HSA. What is an HSA?
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FSA vs. HSA: What’s the Difference? (+ Quick Reference Chart)
When it comes to health coverage, there are a lot of options out there. FSAs and HSAs are healthcare plans that cover medically-related expenses not included under a traditional health plan. Do you know the difference between an FSA vs. HSA?
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What Is an FSA (Health Flexible Spending Account)? 2025 FSA Limits & More
As an employer, you can offer various benefits to your employees. There are pre-tax and post-tax benefits for employees to enjoy. One plan you can offer employees is a health, or medical, FSA. So, what is an FSA?
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What Is FICA Tax, and How Much Is It?
As an employer, you’re in charge of paying your employees … and handling those pesky employment taxes. One of the taxes you need to calculate and withhold is a payroll tax known as FICA. What is FICA tax?
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What Is Self-employment Tax?
Are you self-employed? If so, you better keep reading. Self-employed individuals must pay a unique payroll tax called self-employment tax. What is self-employment tax?
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What Are Payroll Taxes?
Employers juggle many responsibilities, including calculating and withholding payroll taxes and other deductions. But, what exactly does payroll taxes include? And, how do you know how much to withhold from employees’ wages? If you’re wondering about understanding payroll taxes, never fear—your payroll taxes breakdown is here.
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The Social Security Wage Base Is Your Cue to Stop Withholding This Tax
Paying Social Security tax is a time-honored tradition—since 1937, to be exact. Both employers and employees pay the tax. But when an employee hits the Social Security wage base, it’s game over for withholding and contributing the tax.
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State Disability Insurance: What Employers Need to Know
Here’s the situation: Your employee takes a little time off because they can’t physically work. What happens? They may be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Typically, you can elect to offer disability insurance to employees. However, five states have a mandatory state disability insurance program. Does your state require state disability insurance? Let’s get into […]
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