Businesses that contract out work in New York have a new law to put on their radar: The New York independent contractor law. But, what is the new law? What businesses are impacted by the new law, and how? Keep reading to get the scoop on the New York independent contractor law.
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Dec 01, 2021
The Employer Guide to Oregon Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax
Oregon employers have a new tax to add to their payroll radar: the Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax. So, what is the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax? Who must pay the tax? And, what does it fund?
Read More The Employer Guide to Oregon Metro Supportive Housing Services TaxNov 17, 2021
Running S Corp Payroll for an Employer’s Wages
If you’re an S corporation owner, you need to run payroll for yourself. Part of S Corp ownership is listing yourself as an employee to pay yourself a salary. But, how do you run S Corp payroll? And, what do you need to know about the process before you write yourself your first paycheck?
Read More Running S Corp Payroll for an Employer’s WagesNov 15, 2021
A Brief Guide to Employment Tax Returns
Employer responsibilities are countless, and taxes are arguably the most important. You need to know which taxes to calculate and withhold from employees, how much to contribute as an employer, when to file, and more. And, you need to know what employment tax returns you need to file.
Read More A Brief Guide to Employment Tax ReturnsNov 09, 2021
What Is Transaction in Accounting? An Easy Guide
Keeping your books in order throughout the year is important. So, you track every item, line by line. And, you record every transaction. But, what is transaction in accounting? What, specifically, do you need to track and record?
Read More What Is Transaction in Accounting? An Easy GuideOct 21, 2021
Your Guide to the Minority Business Enterprise and MBE Certificate
Although you may have a minority-owned business, you must meet specific criteria for formal recognition as a minority business enterprise (MBE). And if you meet the criteria, there are business benefits to receiving an MBE certificate.
Read More Your Guide to the Minority Business Enterprise and MBE CertificateOct 19, 2021
What Is Sunk Cost, and How Does it Impact Your Business?
Running a business means spending money. And, starting a business means spending money before you begin earning money. That’s where the saying, “You have to spend money to make money,” comes from, after all. The idea of spending money to earn money comes into play with sunk costs. So, what is a sunk cost?
Read More What Is Sunk Cost, and How Does it Impact Your Business?Oct 14, 2021
What Is Marginal Cost?
Just about everything you do in your business comes with a cost. Whether it’s time, money, effort, or something else, you pay a price. But, what happens when you set a limit for production and have to produce more than your set limit? You encounter what’s known as marginal cost. What is marginal cost?
Read More What Is Marginal Cost?Oct 07, 2021
The Ins and Outs of a Budget Surplus
If you have more money at the end of the year than you expected, you might think you have a budget surplus. But, is that what a budget surplus actually is? Keep reading to find out what is a budget surplus, the budget surplus definition, and more.
Read More The Ins and Outs of a Budget SurplusSep 30, 2021
Accounting Methods: How to Pick the Best Option for Your Business
Accounting can be a daunting task when starting out, especially if you’re not an accountant. And depending on your business, how you must handle accounting can change. So, what are the accounting methods, and how do you choose which method to use for your business’s bookkeeping?
Read More Accounting Methods: How to Pick the Best Option for Your Business