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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New W-4 Form: IRS Makes Minor Changes to 2024 Form, Allowances Still Out
The new W-4 form for 2024 is now available. Unlike the big W-4 form shakeup of 2020, there aren’t significant changes to the new W-4 form. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t familiarize yourself with it.
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Income Tax Withholding Tables: Updates and What You Need to Know
The IRS has released the 2024 tax brackets, along with updated income tax withholding tables for employers. Use these updated tax tables to calculate federal income tax on employee wages in 2024.
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How to Start an LLC in Texas: Getting Your Limited Liability Company Up and Running
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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15 Funny Accounting Jokes & Quotes to Get Through Tax Time With a Smile
Busy season for accountants can be a stressful time. You work long hours—sometimes around 100 hours a week—and crunch endless numbers during tax season. Who says you can’t find some humor amidst the piles of paperwork?
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What Is Certified Payroll? What to Know If You Land a Federal Contract
Step 1: Land the contract for a federal government-funded job. Step 2: Comply with your certified payroll reporting requirements. What is certified payroll?
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Can Payroll Services Handle Direct Deposit?
If you want to deposit your employees’ paychecks directly into their bank accounts, you need direct deposit. Direct deposit is a convenient payment method for employees, who receive their paycheck quickly and securely on payday. Most employers handle direct deposit through their payroll software.
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Do You Need a Business Tax Attorney? (When to Hire One)
There might come a time when you need to hire a business tax attorney. An experienced business tax attorney can help you structure your company, dispute legal challenges involving taxes, and more.
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The Best Payroll Software for Small Business, Based on Reviews
Software can make payroll—and your life—much easier. But, choosing a payroll system can be overwhelming. And as a savvy business owner, you want to find the best payroll software for a small business. You can look at small business payroll software reviews to help you choose.
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Tax Tips for NEW Small Business Owners (Must Read)
Accountants, business owners, and individuals aren’t safe from tax-time stress. One in four Americans say tax season is so stressful and complicated that they procrastinate filing. So whether it’s your first or 31st time filing taxes as a business owner, there are ways to simplify the process. You need a cheatsheet of small business tax […]
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