Financing. Choosing a business structure. Hiring employees. Getting licenses and permits. As you cross these tasks off your business startup checklist, you might begin to lose a little momentum. And then you see—towards the bottom of your list—Set up a payroll system…
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What Is Form 944, and How to Know If You Need to File One
As 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 […]
Read More What Is Form 944, and How to Know If You Need to File OneWhoops! Use IRS Form 941-X to Correct Errors Made on Your Quarterly Form
Picture 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 […]
Read More Whoops! Use IRS Form 941-X to Correct Errors Made on Your Quarterly FormBreak Your Employees Off a Piece of That … Paid Time Off?
Thinking about giving your employees paid sick or vacation days? Why not combine them under one paid time off plan?
Read More Break Your Employees Off a Piece of That … Paid Time Off?Can’t Make Payroll? Here’s What You Can Do
Help, I can’t pay my employees! If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you know how scary it can be. Realizing you can’t make payroll might make you feel anxious, embarrassed, and helpless.
Read More Can’t Make Payroll? Here’s What You Can Do6 Steps to Creating and Sticking to Your Payroll Calendar
Employer A runs payroll at the same time every regular pay period. No hiccups—just a smooth, reliable process. Employer B tends to scramble, often forgetting about cutoff periods and being forced to expedite payroll. Quite stressful, and a bit expensive after a while.
Read More 6 Steps to Creating and Sticking to Your Payroll CalendarWhich States Have Reciprocal Agreements … and What Does That Mean?
Do you have an employee who lives in one state but works in another? If so, you typically withhold state and local taxes for the work state. The employee would still owe taxes to their home state, which could turn into a hassle for them. Or could it? Cue reciprocal agreements.
Read More Which States Have Reciprocal Agreements … and What Does That Mean?What in the World Is a Fringe Benefit Rate?
As an employer, you probably offer your employees some types of fringe benefits. From health insurance to employee stock options to paid time off, there are a number of benefits out there. These benefits can impact your fringe benefit rate. So, what is a fringe benefit rate?
Read More What in the World Is a Fringe Benefit Rate?Caution Ahead! Have You Heard of Hazard Pay?
If you have employees who work in hazardous conditions, you may want to give them additional compensation for performing dangerous job duties. This is where hazard pay comes into play. Learn all about hazard pay, whether or not it’s mandatory, and how to create a hazard pay policy.
Read More Caution Ahead! Have You Heard of Hazard Pay?Uh-oh … Who Is Responsible for Unpaid Payroll Taxes?
As an employer, you’re responsible for withholding and remitting payroll taxes. But, what happens if you don’t pay them? Who takes over the unpaid payroll tax burden? Keep reading to find out who is responsible for unpaid payroll taxes.
Read More Uh-oh … Who Is Responsible for Unpaid Payroll Taxes?