Once you send Forms W-2 to your employees, you don’t have to worry about the annual form until next year. Or, do you? If you don’t know how to fill out Form W-2, you may run into problems.
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As Patriot's Content Manager, Rachel creates engaging and informative content aimed to help business owners understand complex accounting and payroll topics.
Which Taxes Have a Wage Base?
December 12, 2025If you’re an employer, you likely know that withholding, contributing, and remitting employment taxes is essential to running legal and accurate payrolls. Before calculating how much to withhold and contribute, you need to know about the tax wage base.
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What Are Excepted Benefits, and Should You Offer Them to Employees?
December 12, 2025Navigating through the waters of health insurance coverage is tricky. You might be wondering, Do employers have to offer health insurance? Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees to provide health insurance, no employer has to offer excepted benefits.
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QSEHRA Plan: Health Insurance Alternative for Qualifying Small Employers
December 12, 2025Do employers have to offer health insurance? Under the Affordable Care Act, you must provide health insurance if you have 50 or more full-time equivalent employees. If this requirement doesn’t apply to you, you might decide to establish a QSEHRA plan.
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Can Employers Reimburse Employees for Health Insurance? Answers and Plan Options
December 12, 2025Let’s face it: Health insurance is expensive. The average employer health insurance premium contribution per employee is nearly $7,584 (single) and nearly $19,276 (family) annually.
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Small Business Health Insurance Options: Which (If Any) Will You Pick?
December 12, 2025Do you know how to choose health insurance plans for your business? Sure, you could offer traditional group health insurance to your employees, but that’s not your only choice. There are several small business health insurance options you can choose from.
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Commuter Benefits 2026: Transport Your Employees to Better Tax Savings
December 12, 2025Most employees expect certain workplace benefits, such as health insurance or retirement plans. But coming up with unique and appealing perks, like commuter benefits, can further your chances of attracting and retaining top talent.
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401(k) Contribution Limits 2026, Plus IRA Contribution Limits & More [Chart]
November 21, 2025How much can employees contribute to their retirement plans? Whether investing in a 401(k), IRA, or another retirement plan, you and your team should understand the rules and limits for 2026. Use our quick-reference chart to learn 401(k) contribution limits 2026, IRA contribution limits, and more.
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How to Generate a W-2: Use Software or Manually Fill in the Form
November 14, 2025The year-end and new year are filled with payroll responsibilities, like filing and distributing Forms W-2 to your team. But first, you need to know how to generate a W-2 form for your employees.
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Top Questions About Health Insurance Small Business Owners Ask
November 4, 2025So, you’re thinking about offering health benefits to your small business employees. Entering the world of health insurance can be overwhelming. From choosing a plan to claiming tax incentives, you might have questions about health insurance.
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