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Here’s another tax to add to the payroll checklist: local income tax. Cities, counties, small areas, and localities across the country have a local income tax for individuals working or living in the area. But, what is local income tax? What are your responsibilities? What is local income tax? So, what is local tax exactly? […]
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If you have an employee in Ohio, you need to include the Ohio school district number on Form W-2. The Ohio Department of Taxation is requiring this change to help reduce the number of reporting errors on individual income tax returns. Read on to learn more about this requirement.
Read More Ohio Form W-2 School District Reporting: How to Report School District Income Taxes
You might not know that unclaimed property is governed by state laws. For example, if a bank account is inactive for an extended period of time, your state can claim the funds in your account in a process known as escheatment. What is escheatment?
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Becoming an employer is an exciting time. But, it also comes with a ton of responsibilities, including running payroll, withholding taxes from employee wages, and following oh-so-important workplace laws. But, which workplace and labor laws do your business need to follow?
Read More 7 Workplace Laws You Can’t Afford to Let Slip Your Mind
Paying for your employees’ housing—say what? It’s one of many perks you may look at when looking for ways to attract, hire, or retain employees. On your list of potential benefits are probably things like health insurance, retirement plans, and work-from-home opportunities. Although not as common, employer-provided housing is another option to mull over. Get […]
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When it comes to running payroll, there are a lot of terms you need to be familiar with. One that you need to know like the back of your hand is gross wages. But, what are gross wages? And, how do you calculate them for your employees’ checks? We’ve got the answers to these questions […]
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Taking on an independent contractor is different than hiring an employee. There are differences in the forms you must gather, wage reporting, and how you pay contractors vs. employees. So, how do you run contractor payroll if it’s different from paying employees? Read on to learn the answer to that question and more.
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S corporations can take advantage of retirement plans. However, there are certain rules you have to follow when it comes to contributions and retirement plans for S corporations. Learn about the various types of retirement plan options for S Corps and how to handle S Corp retirement contributions the right way.
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Say you have a PTO (paid time off) accrual policy where employees earn hours throughout the year. One of your employees goes on maternity leave, a type of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-covered leave. She’s gone for 12 weeks. Does PTO accrue during FMLA?
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You know employees like employer-sponsored benefits. As an employer, offering benefits is advantageous for your business, too. A nonqualified deferred compensation plan is one type of benefit that both you and your employees can enjoy.
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