Below are federal payroll tax rates and benefits contribution limits for 2022. Social Security tax In 2022, the Social Security tax rate is 6.2% for employers and...
The COVID-19 pandemic put a new spotlight on insurance: who is entitled to it and who isn't when an employee departs. The answer lies in the Consolidated Omnibus...
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to make sure they're well-informed about their tax situation as the filing deadline approaches. The key topics include special...
Partnerships are considered pass-through entities by the IRS — they are not separate from their owners. All profits and losses pass through the business to the...
Form W-4 helps employers determine how much federal income tax to take out of their employees' wages. On the form, employees state their withholding conditions,...
Once you have at least one person working for your business, you're an employer. Being an employer comes with a wide range of responsibilities, including withholding, depositing, and paying employment taxes.
The IRS says, "All taxpayers should review their federal withholding each year to make sure they're not having too little or too much tax withheld." However, employees may not be aware of the IRS' suggestion, which is why employers should tell them about it.
Self-service platforms let employees view and manage certain HR and payroll tasks themselves, which eases pressure on the HR or payroll team. Studies show that the vast majority of employers offer self-service HR or payroll.
Most people think about saving for retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, which about half of all companies currently do, taking advantage of that plan is an attractive option.
Traditionally, employees have to opt into retirement plans and make their own decisions about contributions. But there's another possibility: automatic enrollment. If they choose to enroll their staff automatically, companies have three options: