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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New Employee Forms: What Do New Employees Need to Fill Out?
New employee forms are a staple of the onboarding process. Before an employee can legally begin working for your business, they need to fill out required forms. What forms do new employees need to fill out?
Read More New Employee Forms: What Do New Employees Need to Fill Out?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 […]
Read More The Employer’s Guide to Federal Income Tax WithholdingHow to Generate a W-2: Use Software or Manually Fill in the Form
The year-end and new year are filled with payroll responsibilities—like filing and distributing Forms W-2 to your team. But first, you need to know how to generate a W-2 form for your employees.
Read More How to Generate a W-2: Use Software or Manually Fill in the FormWhat Is the Earned Income Tax Credit, and How Does it Work?
If you have a low- or moderate-income worker, they may be eligible for the earned income tax credit (EITC). Read on to learn all about the earned income credit, including who is eligible for it and how workers can claim the credit.
Read More What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit, and How Does it Work?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.
Read More Everything You Need to Know About the Eugene Community Safety Payroll TaxSeattle’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.
Read More Seattle’s JumpStart Tax: Attention Washington EmployersIllinois Paid Leave: Paid Time Off for Any Reason
Are you an Illinois employer? Do you provide paid time off (PTO) to your employees? Providing paid time off is no longer a choice—it’s a state mandate. In March 2023, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed SB208 into law, requiring Illinois paid leave.
Read More Illinois Paid Leave: Paid Time Off for Any ReasonThe Scoop on the California Paid Sick Leave Law
Some states, like California, require mandatory paid sick leave. The majority of California’s employers must offer paid sick leave to their employees. So, what is the California sick leave law?
Read More The Scoop on the California Paid Sick Leave LawGeotagging Employee Attendance: Is Your Team Working?
You might already be tagging geographical locations when you share Facebook posts. But did you know you can use geotagging to tag your employees’ location when they clock in and out for work?
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