Payroll is an integral part of every business. The payroll accounting process involves paying wages, calculating hours, applying benefits, deducting taxes and collecting garnishments, all while staying in compliance with federal rules, state laws and local regulations.
Let's say you decide to onboard a freelancer, also known as an independent contractor. What should your next tax- and finance-related moves be? Let's find out!
What’s the best advice you've ever received about running payroll? There’s no shortage of words of wisdom, and we have a handful of tips we’d like to share with you.
If you know in advance what common errors employers make with W-2s, maybe you can avoid those mistakes next year. Know also that the data needed for state W-2 reporting may be more difficult to gather from far-flung employees, but states are cracking down on employers who haven’t withheld.
Workers who are considered employees do not have to pay their own taxes during the year. Instead, employers withhold income tax from their employees’ paychecks and pay it to the IRS on behalf of the employee.
Let's say you have employees who experienced a major life change within the past year. Whether it be switching jobs, getting married or increasing the number of people in their family, there are many reasons why someone might be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Employers generally must withhold income tax from employees' wages. To figure out how much tax to withhold, you need to use the employee's Form W-4, the appropriate method and the appropriate withholding table described in Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods. You'll deposit your withholdings based on your business and the amount you withhold.