As a small business owner, you may have a lot of questions about FMLA, starting with, What is FMLA? To help you better understand FMLA and your roles and responsibilities as an employer, here are the basics of the law, eligibility requirements, and how to remain compliant as an employer.
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PPP Loan Forgiveness: How to Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven
March 3, 2021With loan forgiveness on the line, you probably didn’t apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for the low-interest rate of 1%. So, you got the loan. Now, you want to know how to get your PPP loan forgiveness.
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PPP Loan vs. Employee Retention Credit: Why Not Both?
March 1, 2021Businesses could apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan through May 31, 2021. As of June 1, 2021, the SBA is no longer accepting PPP loan applications. And, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden signed on November 15, 2021. The new expiration date of the ERTC is September 30, 2021 […]
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Do Employees Pay Into Unemployment?
February 22, 2021As an employer, you know you have to pay certain taxes, like unemployment taxes. But you may be wondering, Do employees pay into unemployment insurance? Get the scoop on whether or not your employees need to pay into unemployment.
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Do You Have to Follow the IRS Next-Day Deposit Rule?
February 8, 2021As an employer, it’s your responsibility to collect, file, and deposit payroll taxes with the proper agencies (e.g., IRS). Depending on your payroll and tax liability amount, you may need to deposit taxes more frequently. If you tend to have a heftier payroll, you need to learn about the Next-Day Deposit Rule.
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What Is Sick Pay?
February 3, 2021Your alarm clock goes off, you roll over to get ready for work, but then … ugh. You just can’t do it because you’re too sick. Ever have one of those days? Your employees have, too.
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What Are the Benefits of Direct Deposit?
January 20, 2021There are a number of options when it comes to paying workers. Have you considered using a direct deposit service to pay your employees? A lot of other employers have. In fact, more than 93% of employees receive their paycheck via direct deposit.
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What Is the Consolidated Appropriations Act?
January 5, 2021Between a worldwide pandemic and numerous COVID-19 relief laws to keep up with, 2020 was a whirlwind of a year. And, it looks like the start of 2021 is following in 2020’s footsteps.
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What Is Form 944, and How to Know If You Need to File One
December 21, 2020As an employer, you must withhold certain taxes from employees’ wages. Then, file and deposit them with the proper agencies. One form your business may need to file to report payroll taxes withheld from employee wages is Form 944. Read on to get the scoop on what is Form 944 and whether or not your […]
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Whoops! Use IRS Form 941-X to Correct Errors Made on Your Quarterly Form
December 2, 2020Picture this: You fill out your quarterly Form 941 and submit it to the IRS. Everything seems fine and dandy … until you realize you made a mistake on the form. The panic sets in, and you’re left wondering what to do. Instead of stressing about the blunder, learn how to use IRS Form 941-X […]
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