New Hampshire joined 11 other states in early 2023 when it offered employees paid family and medical leave. New Hampshire PFML is unique, though. It’s the only state PFML program in the country that’s voluntary. What does it mean to have a voluntary PFML program? Read on for a Q&A about the new program and […]
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Arizona Paid Sick Leave: Accrual Rate and Beyond
Do you need to give your employees paid sick leave? Several states have laws requiring it, including Arizona. If you’re an Arizona employer, you need to know your sick time responsibilities to stay compliant. So, are you ready to brush up on Arizona paid sick leave?
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Federal Withholding Allowances Still Axed, But Some State Allowances Live On
Withholding allowances used to be a way employees could adjust how much money employers take out of their paychecks for federal income tax. Although the IRS removed withholding allowances for federal income tax in 2020, they’re still out there, through pre-2020 W-4 forms and state income tax.
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New AZ State Income Tax Form Requires Employer Action
Arizona employers, you may know that Senate Bill 1828 substantially reduced the state’s income taxes starting with the 2022 tax year. But did you also know that it requires employer action for the 2023 tax year? You must now give all employees, not just new hires, a new AZ state income tax form.
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State Tax ID: What Is It, How to Apply, & Beyond
If you have employees, you have responsibilities, one of which is to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). But, that’s not the only identifying number you need. More than likely, you also need a state tax ID number.
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What Is State Income Tax?
Tax withholding may not be the most glamorous part of being a business owner. But if you have employees, it’s part of the job. In addition to federal income tax withholding, you may also need to handle state income tax withholding. Unlike federal income tax, state income tax rules and rates vary by state. So, […]
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What Is Washington Labor and Industries?
If you’re an employer, you are responsible for handling payroll taxes for your employees. And on top of your payroll responsibilities, you might also need to get workers’ compensation coverage. Washington state employers needing to get workers’ compensation must learn about Washington Labor and Industries regulations, exemptions, and rates.
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A Breakdown of the Colorado Occupational Privilege Taxes
A handful of cities in Colorado have a local tax called an occupational privilege tax. Both employees and employers owe it. If you’re an employer in Colorado, it’s important to know if you owe the occupational privilege tax and what your city requirements are.
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What Is the ABC Test, and How Can Small Business Owners Comply?
The laws surrounding worker status have long been ambiguous. Deciding whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor has been largely left up to the employer’s discretion. Not anymore. Thanks to California’s 2018 court ruling, workers are now presumed to be employees.
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State Income Taxes for Out of State Employees
Each state’s income taxes are different. Some states have low taxes, some have high taxes, and some states don’t have income taxes at all.
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