Tipped income is already complicated. And it got even more complex with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025, which brought major tax changes. One of the biggest? Certain tipped employees will no longer pay federal income tax on their tips.
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No Tax on Overtime: What to Know
Tucked inside the massive One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed on July 4, 2025), the new “no tax on overtime,” rule gives many hourly workers a reason to pay closer attention to their pay stubs. Retroactive to January 2025, eligible employees can deduct a chunk of their overtime earnings from their federal taxable income. The […]
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How to Pay Payroll Taxes: Step-by-step Guide
There are a lot of things to keep track of as a business owner, with payroll taxes being one of them. The IRS requires you to withhold payroll taxes on your employees’ earnings and also contribute payroll taxes. This process can be complicated if you aren’t prepared. Read on to learn the difference between income […]
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How to Choose a Payroll Service for Your Business
Payroll software makes paying employees a breeze by calculating federal, state, and local taxes. If you’ve decided you want to use software to run payroll, you can put away your calculator and income tax withholding tables (hooray!). But, do you know how to choose a payroll service?
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Paying Remote Employees
Remote work is gaining popularity across the globe (just check out our remote work map for the full scoop). And if remote work is a whole new ballgame for your business, you may be wondering what you need to do differently to pay your workers who telecommute. Read on to learn what aspects you need […]
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Payroll Trends for Small Businesses in 2026
Employee count, compensation, benefits, and taxes are all key components of payroll, the process of paying your employees. Changes in the economy, employees’ priorities, and technology shape everything from how you run payroll to your payroll costs. Are you staying on top of the latest payroll trends?
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What Happens If Payroll Taxes Are Filed or Paid Late?
Collecting, reporting, and remitting payroll taxes are some of your key responsibilities when you have employees. And if you forget or downright neglect your responsibility, your small business could receive a penalty for not paying payroll taxes.
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When Are Federal Payroll Taxes Due?
Key Takeaways − FUTA deposits are generally quarterly when your quarterly FUTA liability exceeds $500; if it’s under $500 for the quarter, roll it forward. If it’s under $500 for the entire year, you can pay with Form 940 by January 31. Federal income tax withholding, Social Security, and Medicare (FICA) deposits follow either a […]
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Do Nonprofits and Churches Pay Payroll Taxes?
Businesses can be categorized as nonprofits or for-profits. When it comes to payroll taxes, for-profit businesses have it pretty straightforward. For-profits pay payroll taxes. But for some nonprofit organizations, it’s not as simple. Do nonprofits pay payroll taxes?
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A Look at Qualified Pre-tax Deductions
Do you need to withhold money from employee wages beyond taxes (e.g., garnishments or benefits)? Then you might be wondering when exactly you deduct the employee’s contributions (before or after taxes). Well, it depends. For accurate withholding, understand what are pre-tax deductions.
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