If you have employees, you likely need to fill out and file Form 941 each quarter. Form 941 is jam-packed with different sections and calculations, which leaves room for errors. Avoid major Form 941 mistakes and learn how to fill out Form 941 line by line here.
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March 4, 2025
What Is 2% Shareholder Health Insurance?
Do you own an S corporation and offer health insurance to employees? If so, handling health insurance may get confusing if you have a 2% shareholder-employee. Learn how 2% shareholder health insurance works for S corporations.
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March 3, 2025
Can Employees Donate PTO? How to Create a Leave Donation Program
When it comes to running a business, you’re constantly looking for new ways to boost employee morale and increase employee retention. One solution? Letting employees donate PTO by creating a leave donation program. But, what is leave donation, exactly? And, how does it work when it comes to taxes?
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February 28, 2025
Which States Require an EITC Notice (IRS Notice 797) for Employees?
Several states require that employers give tax notices to employees regarding their possible eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC, or EIC). The tax notice is typically IRS Notice 797, although you can give alternative notifications.
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February 27, 2025
How to Conduct a Pay Audit
Conducting regular pay audits can help you pay your employees fairly. Find out why you might conduct a pay audit and how to do so.
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February 26, 2025
Pay Stub Requirements by State (+ Chart)
Distributing pay stubs is often an important part of the payroll process. But, do employers have to provide pay stubs? That answer depends on where your business is located. To stay compliant, you need to know the pay stub requirements by state.
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February 24, 2025
Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You Need
Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise.
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February 21, 2025
New Employee Forms: What Do New Employees Need to Fill Out?
New employee forms are a staple of the onboarding process. Before an employee can legally begin working for your business, they need to fill out required forms. What forms do new employees need to fill out?
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February 20, 2025
Minimum Wage Posters: Are You Displaying the Right Notices?
Do you really know what minimum wage posters you have to display around your office? Many employers don’t, and that can lead to penalties. If you’re even slightly unsure, read on. Failing to post required federal, state, and local posters isn’t just a minor oversight—it could cost you.
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February 7, 2025
I-9 Documents: Passports, Licenses, Birth Certificates, Oh My!
So you’ve hired an employee. Congratulations! Now what? One of the new employee forms your team member must complete is Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. And to complete the required form and prove their eligibility, your new hire must bring in I-9 documents.
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