You don’t file Form W-4 with the IRS, but your payroll depends on it. Employers use Form W-4 to determine how much to withhold from an employee’s gross wages for federal income tax. How familiar are you with the new W-4 form for 2025?
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What’s the Difference Between Pre-tax and Post-tax Deductions?
If you provide benefits to employees, you probably wonder how to withhold wages for the benefits properly. Do you withhold the premiums and contributions before or after taxes? Can you choose to withhold however you want? Well, it depends on the benefit. So, you must understand the difference between pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions.
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How to Calculate Net Pay: Step-by-step Guide and Examples
Employee salary: $50,000 a year. But you know that’s not what they’re walking away with. Between taxes and benefit deductions, the employee’s take-home pay could be far from the $50,000 sticker price (cue the sad violin). Learn how to calculate net pay to find your employees’ take-home wages.
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What Are Post-tax Deductions from Payroll?
Payroll isn’t as easy as handing checks to employees for the amount of time they worked. You also need to subtract deductions from payroll. Deductions include taxes, pre-tax deductions, and post-tax deductions from payroll.
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The Employer’s Guide to Federal Income Tax Withholding
When you run a business, the word “taxes” might fill you with dread—especially if you have employees. You pay some employment taxes (e.g., unemployment), while others are taxes you deduct from your employees’ wages and pay on their behalf. One of the taxes you must withhold is federal income tax. So, what is it, and […]
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Everything You Need to Know About the Eugene Community Safety Payroll Tax
Attention Oregon employers! Specifically, attention employers in Eugene, Oregon. Do you know about the Eugene-specific payroll tax? Learn all about the Eugene Community Safety Payroll tax and whether or not you need to withhold and remit it to the city.
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Seattle’s JumpStart Tax: Attention Washington Employers
If you’re an employer in Seattle, Washington, you may need to know about the JumpStart tax. The tax helps fund services for Seattle’s low-income population. Read on to learn more about Seattle’s JumpStart tax.
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Lookback Period: What’s Your Deposit Schedule for 2025?
Do you know how often you need to deposit federal income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes? You can’t deposit the taxes whenever you feel like. Your deposit frequency is based on a lookback period. So, what is a lookback period?
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Commuter Benefits 2025: Transport Your Employees to Better Tax Savings
Most employees expect certain workplace benefits, such as health insurance or retirement plans. But coming up with unique and appealing perks, like commuter benefits, can further your chances of attracting and retaining top talent.
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What Is FICA Tax, and How Much Is It?
As an employer, you’re in charge of paying your employees … and handling those pesky employment taxes. One of the taxes you need to calculate and withhold is a payroll tax known as FICA. What is FICA tax?
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