There are a number of paid sick leave laws by state. To stay compliant, some employers have turned to third parties to handle sick pay. Do your employees receive third-party sick pay?
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How to Hire and Manage Temporary Employees
August 21, 2026Do you need an extra set of hands for a few weeks or months? You may opt for a temporary employee. Temporary employees can cover for employees on leave, help during your busy season, or fill in gaps in the workplace.
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What Is a Taxpayer Identification Number?
August 21, 2026When you have a business, you need a way to identify it. That way, you can submit payroll forms or tax returns, open a business bank account, establish a retirement plan, and more. So, how do you identify your business? You need a taxpayer identification number (TIN). Read on to learn what is a taxpayer […]
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What Employers Need to Know About Taxable Wages
August 21, 2026Part of being an employer is withholding taxes from your employees’ wages before giving them their paychecks. That’s why you need to understand taxable wages before you run payroll.
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What You Need to Know About Supplemental Wages
August 21, 2026Regular wages aren’t the only compensation you could provide to employees. You might also offer supplemental wages. Not sure what those are? Read on to learn what supplemental pay is and how it is taxed.
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What Is SUTA Tax? Overview of the Mandatory Payroll Tax
August 21, 2026When you become an employer, you add a lot of things to your plate, like running payroll. One of your employer responsibilities with payroll is withholding certain taxes, such as SUTA tax. But, what is SUTA tax?
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What Is a Statutory Employee?
August 21, 2026Have you ever seen that tiny box on a W-2 form for statutory employees? Have you wondered, What is a statutory employee? If so, you’re not alone. Many employers without statutory employees aren’t entirely sure what this classification means. But at one point, you may need to hire a statutory employee.
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What Is State Income Tax?
August 21, 2026Tax withholding may not be the most glamorous part of being a business owner. But if you have employees, it’s part of the job. In addition to federal income tax withholding, you may also need to handle state income tax withholding. Unlike federal income tax, state income tax rules and rates vary by state. So, […]
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The Social Security Wage Base Is Your Cue to Stop Withholding This Tax
August 21, 2026Paying Social Security tax is a time-honored tradition since 1937. 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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Can You Hire Someone Without a Social Security Number?
August 21, 2026When you hire new employees, you are responsible for collecting new hire paperwork. You must gather information, such as an employee’s name, address, and Social Security number (SSN). But, what happens when an employee doesn’t have an SSN? Can you hire someone without a Social Security number? Get the answers to all of your burning […]
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