In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013. Rhode Island TCI offers qualifying employees paid leave to care for their loved ones in certain situations.
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January 20, 2025
New Jersey Paid Family Leave (+Q&A)
New Jersey started its paid family leave plan in 2009 with the New Jersey Family Leave Act. New Jersey paid family leave (PFL) made NJ the second state (after California) to pass a PFL policy. If you’re a New Jersey employer, you need to know about your responsibilities.
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January 20, 2025
States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
According to the most recent BLS data, 27.5% of workers have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes.
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January 17, 2025
Software Tax Deduction: Can You Deduct the Cost of Software for Your Business?
Millions of businesses use at least one small business software platform to do everything from running payroll to managing customer relationships. Software can simplify processes, save time, and ensure accuracy. But the more systems you use, the greater your costs. Can you take a software tax deduction to offset your expenses?
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January 14, 2025
Delaware Paid Family Leave: What Employers Need to Know
With the passage of the Healthy Delaware Families Act (the Act), Delaware became the 11th state to guarantee paid parental, medical, and military leave for employees. The Delaware paid family leave (PFL) tax went into effect January 1, 2025.
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January 14, 2025
What is the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Tax?
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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January 14, 2025
Supplemental Tax Rates by State and When to Use Them
What happens when you pay employee commissions or bonuses? You may need to use a supplemental flat tax rate for federal and state income taxes. Not all states require supplemental tax rates. So, take a look at the supplemental tax rates by state to see if your state does.
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January 14, 2025
How to Apply for a Business Loan in 7 Simple Steps
Just starting your entrepreneurial journey? Been in business for over 10 years? Regardless of if you’re a veteran business owner or just starting out, you may need to get a business loan. So, where do you start? Let us walk you through how to apply for a business loan.
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January 14, 2025
Business Revenue: The Basics
Revenue is a vital part of your business. Your business needs revenue to survive. So, you must understand revenue.
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January 13, 2025
What Is My SUTA Tax Rate? State-by-state Guide [Chart]
Employers are responsible for paying state unemployment (also called SUI or SUTA) taxes when running payroll. Your SUI rate can vary widely by state, industry, and other factors. So, what’s your SUTA tax rate?
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