Key Takeaways W-2 employees are on payroll with taxes withheld, benefits, and labor law protections; 1099 contractors are self-employed and paid without withholding. Misclassification can lead to back wages, taxes (including both sides of FICA), penalties, interest, and potential legal action. Use DOL’s six-factor test and the IRS common-law rules; real-world control, financial arrangements, and […]
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Over 3 million employees quit their jobs in December 2025. Thousands of quits happen in businesses nationwide every day. In some cases, there’s not much you can do to stop it from happening in your business. But, you must respond to it. One way to make employee separations easier is to have a termination checklist […]
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Our survey of 1,000 Americans who applied for jobs in the past year across multiple industries shows that pay transparency is no longer a nice-to-have. It has become a deciding factor in whether candidates trust an employer enough to engage at all.
Read More 44% Won’t Apply Without Pay Transparency: What Job Seekers Expect in 2026 [Survey]
A practical, step-by-step guide to calculating payroll taxes, with examples, key rates, and tools to simplify compliance. Having employees is an amazing feeling. But learning the responsibilities of being an employer can be daunting. One responsibility you have once you hire employees is learning how to calculate payroll taxes and withholding taxes from their paychecks. […]
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Turning a new venture into a profitable business is part math, part discipline. How long it takes to reach the break-even point varies, but many small businesses reach it within six – 18 months.
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Are you thinking of starting a business in The Lone Star State? One of the first steps you have to take is choosing your business structure. You might structure your business as a limited liability company (LLC) for liability protection and pass-through taxation. But getting your LLC up and running takes time, effort, and a […]
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Staying payroll‑compliant in 2026 is both essential and increasingly difficult. Payroll compliance means following all federal, state, and local wage, tax, and reporting laws when paying employees. New state rules, multi‑state hiring, and faster enforcement can trigger IRS penalties, wage claims, and costly rework.
Read More How to Keep Payroll Compliant in 2026 [7 Steps]
Are you staying on top of your state-specific employer responsibilities? Because each state has different laws, you may have more tax responsibilities than an employer in another state. If you’re an employer in Massachusetts, you might be required to pay the employer medical assistance contribution (EMAC) tax.
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Are you an employer in Oregon? If so, you should familiarize yourself with state-specific taxes, including the statewide Oregon transit tax. This tax applies to all businesses with employees working or living in the state of Oregon.
Read More What Is the Oregon Transit Tax? [Statewide + Local Transit Tax Guide]
Real estate payroll is anything but routine. Agents earn irregular commissions, offices blend W-2 staff with 1099 agents, and multi-state deals trigger complex tax rules, making manual payroll a magnet for errors and penalties. The fastest path to fewer headaches is adopting real estate payroll software that calculates commissions, supports both W-2 and 1099 workers, […]
Read More How to Eliminate Payroll Headaches for Real Estate Brokers