When you have a business, you need a way to identify it. That way, you can submit payroll forms or tax returns, open a business bank account, establish a retirement plan, and more. So, how do you identify your business? You need a taxpayer identification number (TIN). Read on to learn what is a taxpayer […]
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Do Employers Have to Give Pay for Jury Duty Leave?
When an employee is called to serve on a jury, it can be a strain on your business. You might need to adjust schedules to fill the employee’s absence. Product creation or services might be disrupted. When your employee is fulfilling their civic duty, your business doesn’t stop. But, when an employee is on jury […]
Read More Do Employers Have to Give Pay for Jury Duty Leave?What Is Schedule A (Form 940)?
Are you a small business owner with employees? Even if you had only one worker this year, you need to manage your FUTA taxes, and send Schedule A and Form 940 to the IRS. What is Schedule A (Form 940)?
Read More What Is Schedule A (Form 940)?What Is Escheatment?
You might not know that unclaimed property is governed by state laws. For example, if a bank account is inactive for an extended period of time, your state can claim the funds in your account in a process known as escheatment. What is escheatment?
Read More What Is Escheatment?What Is the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
Before hiring a new employee, employers typically run background checks, or consumer reports, on the individual. The consumer report can reveal information like the applicant’s criminal and public records, as well as their credit report.
Read More What Is the Fair Credit Reporting Act?What Is Form 8655?
When signing up for payroll services that include tax filing, you’ll be asked to fill out Form 8655. The company won’t be able to file or deposit your taxes until you submit the form. So, what is IRS Form 8655 used for? Find out below.
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In some industries, employees earn the bulk of their wages from tip income rather than hourly or salary pay. If you own a food or beverage establishment, your employees likely earn tips. Like regular pay, you still need to withhold taxes on tip income. And, you need to report tip earnings on Form 8027.
Read More Do I Need to File Form 8027?FLSA Provisions for Recovering Back Pay
Employees might be entitled to back pay based on several federal and state laws because of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is a federal law that entitles employees to a minimum wage and overtime wages. When employers don’t give employees at least the minimum wage and overtime wages when required, employees might […]
Read More FLSA Provisions for Recovering Back PayOne Isn’t Always the Loneliest Number. What Is a Disregarded Entity?
There are plenty of things to do before you open your new business. One of the most important tasks is choosing a small business structure. If your business is a single-member limited liability company (LLC), you may have heard the term disregarded entity. If you haven’t, don’t worry! A disregarded entity isn’t bad news. So, […]
Read More One Isn’t Always the Loneliest Number. What Is a Disregarded Entity?Should You Offer a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan?
You know employees like employer-sponsored benefits. As an employer, offering benefits is advantageous for your business, too. A nonqualified deferred compensation plan is one type of benefit that both you and your employees can enjoy.
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