If you’re an employer with employees in Washington, listen up. Starting in 2023, you need to make an additional deduction from Washington workers’ paychecks for the Washington Cares Fund. But, what is the Washington Cares Fund, and how much do you have to deduct and remit? Get all of the answers about the new program […]
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West Virginia Income Tax Rates and House Bill 2526: Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you an employer in West Virginia? If so, you might have heard about House Bill 2526, a 2023 law that significantly cut individual income tax rates. As a result, your West Virginia income tax withholding might look a little different.
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IRS Notice 2023-13 and SITCA: What Service Industry Employers Need to Know
Have you heard about the Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement program, otherwise known as SITCA?
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Comprehensive Guide: Understanding Employee Withholding by State
As an employer, you have a million and one tasks to take care of. One of these oh-so-important responsibilities is withholding payroll taxes from employee wages. And, your job doesn’t stop there. You also need to fill out and remit certain withholding forms to your state. Get to know all about employee withholding by state.
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New Jersey Paid Family Leave (+Q&A)
New Jersey started its paid family leave plan in 2009 with the New Jersey Family Leave Act. New Jersey paid family leave (PFL) made NJ the second state (after California) to pass a PFL policy. If you’re a New Jersey employer, you need to know about your responsibilities.
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Claiming Employee Retention Credit Retroactively: Extended Deadline and More Details
Looking for information on the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program? Check out our article for more information. Think it’s too late to take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit? Think again. Employers now have until 2024 (and in some cases, 2025) to claim the credit retroactively. So, how do you know if you qualify for the […]
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What is the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Tax?
As a small business owner, you need to stay on top of your state-specific employer responsibilities. Because each state has different laws, you may have more tax responsibilities than an employer in another state. If you are an employer in Massachusetts, you might be required to pay the employer medical assistance contribution (EMAC) tax.
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5 Basic Payroll Tips to Start the Year Out Right
New years are for new beginnings. And with a new year just around the corner, now’s the time to get your payroll squared away. When it comes to payroll, experienced employers and those just getting started can learn new tips to make payroll easier than ever. Read on for payroll tips to start your year […]
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The Lowdown on New York’s ECEP Tax
If you’re an employer in the state of New York, you may have heard of the Employer Compensation Expense Tax (ECET) that started in 2019. But, did you know that the ECET, established by the Employer Compensation Expense Program (ECEP), is optional? Although you aren’t required to pay the ECET, you may choose to do […]
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What Are Post-tax Deductions from Payroll?
You also need to subtract deductions from payroll. Deductions include taxes, pre-tax deductions, and post-tax deductions from payroll.
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