There are state paid family leave (PFL) programs in states across the USA. One of these states is Colorado, which has a paid family and medical leave insurance program. How much do you know about Colorado paid family leave?
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What You Need to Know About California Paid Family Leave [+ FAQs]
California was the first state to create a paid family leave (PFL) program in 2002 (benefits became available in 2004). Since then, other states have created paid family leave programs. If you’re an employer in California, you must withhold PFL contributions from employees’ wages while running payroll. Read on to learn more about your California […]
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What Is My SUTA Tax Rate? State-by-state Guide [Chart]
Employers are responsible for paying state unemployment (also called SUI or SUTA) taxes when running payroll. Your SUI rate can vary widely by state, industry, and other factors. So, what’s your SUTA tax rate?
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Federal Income Tax Withholding Tables 2026: Updates and What to Know
The IRS has released the 2026 tax brackets, along with updated federal income tax withholding tables for employers. Use these updated tax tables to calculate federal income tax on employee wages in 2026.
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What to Do When an Employee Is Exempt from Withholding
Withholding taxes from employee wages is all part of Payroll 101. But, what happens when an employee is exempt from withholding?
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New W-4 Form: IRS Makes Minor Changes to 2026 Form, Plus One Big Beautiful Bill Act Updates
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 2026?
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New Jersey Paid Family Leave (+Q&A)
New Jersey started its paid family leave plan in 2009 with the New Jersey Family Leave Act. New Jersey paid family leave (PFL) made NJ the second state (after California) to pass a PFL policy. If you’re a New Jersey employer, you need to know about your responsibilities.
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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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Just How Much Does an Employer Pay in Payroll Taxes?
You know that paying someone comes at a cost. In addition to giving employees their paychecks, you also have the cost of payroll taxes. So, how much does an employer pay in payroll taxes? Keep reading to learn more about the employer cost of payroll taxes.
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What Is Self-employment Tax?
Are you self-employed? If so, you better keep reading. Self-employed individuals must pay a unique payroll tax called self-employment tax. What is self-employment tax?
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