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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Do You Have to Follow the IRS Next-Day Deposit Rule?
As 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 Are Prevailing Wages?
Most business owners are familiar with their minimum wage responsibilities. But if you take on a federal or state government contract, you also need to know about prevailing wages. What are prevailing wages?
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Your Step-by-step Guide on How to Apply for EIN—aka Employer Identification Number
If you want to buy a car or house, open a bank account, or get a job, you need a Social Security number. An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is like that—but for your business. Many businesses need an EIN to operate. And if your business is one of them, you must know how to apply […]
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What the Executive Orders Mean for Your Business: Payroll Tax Deferral & More
The information in this article is current as of September 2, 2020. As the coronavirus continues to rock businesses’ and individuals’ worlds nationwide, the government is scrambling to find ways to provide additional relief. To help with the negative effects of the coronavirus, the president issued multiple executive orders on August 8, 2020, with one […]
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What Is the SECURE Act, and What Does it Do for Your Small Business?
In 2022, a new retirement savings bill was signed into law, further expanding retirement savings. Learn more about the SECURE Act 2.0 for more information on the latest law! Small business retirement plans are great benefits that encourage employees to start saving for life after the workforce. Do you offer your employees retirement plan options? […]
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