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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New W-4 Form: IRS Makes Minor Changes to 2026 Form, Plus One Big Beautiful Bill Act Updates
January 2, 2026You 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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Just How Much Does an Employer Pay in Payroll Taxes?
December 16, 2025You 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?
December 16, 2025Are 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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What Is the Bonus Tax Rate?
December 15, 2025Picture your star employees and how much value they add to your business. Many employers recognize their employees’ value with bonus pay. When you give an employee a bonus, you are required to withhold taxes on the additional money. To figure out how much to withhold, you need to understand the bonus tax rate.
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Which Taxes Have a Wage Base?
December 12, 2025If you’re an employer, you likely know that withholding, contributing, and remitting employment taxes is essential to running legal and accurate payrolls. Before calculating how much to withhold and contribute, you need to know about the tax wage base.
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Is Health Insurance Pre-tax on Payroll? The Answer You Need to Know
December 12, 2025Creating an employee benefits package can help attract and retain talent. But providing health insurance benefits to your employees can leave you with questions. If employees contribute to their premiums, you have to know how to deduct the cost from their gross pay. Is health insurance pre-tax on payroll?
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Commuter Benefits 2026: Transport Your Employees to Better Tax Savings
December 12, 2025Most 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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Supplemental Tax Rates by State and When to Use Them
December 11, 2025What happens when you pay employee commissions or bonuses? You may need to use a supplemental flat tax rate for federal and state income taxes. Not all states require supplemental tax rates. So, take a look at the supplemental tax rates by state to see if your state does.
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The Best Payroll Software for Small Business, Based on Reviews
September 3, 2025Software can make payroll, and your life, much easier. But, choosing a payroll system can be overwhelming. And as a savvy business owner, you want to find the best payroll software for a small business. You can look at small business payroll software reviews to help you choose.
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