Washington, the Evergreen State, with its world-class cities of Seattle, Vancouver, and Spokane, is a popular place to establish a business. While there is no personal or corporate income tax, you would be responsible for paying other taxes, contributing to Washington’s high overall tax burden. Thriving in such a unique environment takes effort and planning, […]
If you’re a small business owner, you manage many aspects of your business, from budgeting to sales and customer service. When you want help with special projects, you need to prioritize: Do you save money by doing the project yourself, or save time by hiring help? Fortunately, small businesses can save money by hiring independent […]
Payroll compliance is an important aspect of running your small business. The goal of payroll should be to pay your employees correctly and on time while ensuring that you take appropriate actions to comply with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards. Completing and filing the correct payroll-related form is an essential part of fulfilling your payroll […]
While hiring employees lets you share the responsibilities of your business, it also means you’re taking on new responsibilities as a manager. One of those responsibilities is paying your employees. Payroll refers to the entire process of paying your employees, from determining wages due and processing payments to distribution, recordkeeping, and tax withholding. Payroll includes […]
Good employees are a critical asset for any business. That’s why it’s important to embrace a payroll process that pays them consistently and accurately while avoiding errors. Payroll mistakes are stressful for employees and can cause disruptions during tax season. Whether you’re considering hiring your first employee or already employing one, this blog will guide […]
You can scale your small business by hiring employees to manage day-to-day operations while you grow your business. However, as your team grows, so will your payroll burden. A payroll compliance checklist can help your business stay compliant. Why is a payroll checklist important? A thorough payroll compliance checklist (like the one covered in this […]
Small business owners have many responsibilities when it comes to their employees, including payroll tax, tax payments, and other tax filing forms. One of the most important tasks is collecting and paying taxes on behalf of employees to file for the tax year to be in compliance with the IRS. In addition, whether you have […]
Operating a small business often involves navigating a critical, yet time-consuming element – payroll, especially if you have employees who expect to receive their paychecks on time. Payroll essentially determines how you and your staff get paid. There are strategies available to improve running payroll, such as using payroll software to eliminate manual processes, that […]
You’ve established your small business in California, and things are going so well that you’ve hired some employees for the first time. Congratulations! Hiring employees introduces new responsibilities you must fulfill as an owner, including handling their payroll taxes and registering with the state. California’s payroll taxes are more complex when compared to other states, […]
Payroll is most likely one of the largest expenses you’re responsible for as a business owner. It’s also one of the most important, as you’re the person responsible for ensuring that an employee and their family receive their salary or wages on time so they can pay their expenses. Because payroll is so important to […]
