As an employer, you’re responsible for payroll taxes, like Medicare tax. So, what’s the purpose of Medicare tax? And, what does it include? Keep reading to get a brief rundown. Medicare tax overview Medicare taxable wage is defined as gross earnings minus non-taxable income. Gross earnings are made up of the following: The non-taxable wages […]
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Neglecting the Nanny Tax Won’t Help the Medicine Go Down
You may follow all the rules when it comes to running payroll for your small business employees, but what about your household workers? Regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur, employing a household worker makes you an employer. And as an employer, you are required to pay household employment taxes, otherwise known as the nanny […]
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The 411 on How to Run Restaurant Payroll
Tips, multiple pay rates, and labor laws, oh my! When you have a restaurant business, there can be a lot that goes into payroll. From learning tip requirements to setting up a restaurant payroll solution, we’re here to help you become a pro at handling restaurant payroll.
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What Is Local Income Tax?
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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Your Go-to Minnesota Federal Loan Interest Assessment Guide
Update! On April 29, 2022, Minnesota signed a Trust Fund Replenishment bill into law, changing the 2022 Special Assessment (Federal Interest Loan Assessment) from 1.80% to 0.00%.
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How to Handle Taxes on Vacation Payout
Many business owners give their employees paid time off (PTO) or vacation pay throughout the year. At the end of the year, employees can either cash out, roll over, or lose unused time. If you allow employees to cash out their unused vacation time, you need to know how to handle the payout. Luckily, the […]
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Make an Employment Tax Mistake? You May Face the Failure to Deposit Penalty
Part of the role of being an employer is withholding, contributing to, and remitting employment taxes. But, what happens if you don’t make a payment on time or pay an incorrect amount? Cue the Failure to Deposit Penalty.
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What Is the Employee Retention Credit, and How Does It Work for Employers?
Heads up: Congress recently 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 for most businesses, and the IRS has provided guidance on failure to deposit penalties. Due to the coronavirus negatively affecting businesses nationwide, there are a […]
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Oregon’s Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax: The Scoop
If you’re an employer in Oregon (specifically in Multnomah County), listen up. There’s a new personal income tax that went into effect in 2021, and it may impact both you and your employees. What is this new tax in town, you ask? The Multnomah County Preschool for All tax.
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The Employer Guide to Oregon Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax
Oregon employers have a new tax to add to their payroll radar: the Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax. So, what is the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax? Who must pay the tax? And, what does it fund?
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