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Hiring An Independent Contractor? Your Tax Obligations

April 13, 2022 by admin

First time hiring an independent contractor? Here’s what you need to know about taxes. Two months ago in this column, we explained the differences between employees and independent contractors. The IRS has strict rules that you must follow when you make this distinction because there are very different tax rules for each type of worker. […]

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Starting a Side Gig in 2022? Your New Tax Obligations

March 15, 2022 by admin

It’s not just self-employed individuals who must pay estimated taxes. Here’s what you need to know. W-2 income tax withholding isn’t perfect. You’ve probably had years when you owed more than you expected to on April 15. Or you were pleasantly surprised to receive a sizable refund. The idea, of course, is to try to […]

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Small Business Taxes: Who Pays What?

January 18, 2022 by admin

There are various federal taxes that may apply to your small business. The type and form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. At the federal level, several different taxes may apply. Excise Taxes The IRS defines an excise tax as a tax imposed on the sale […]

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Payroll Taxes: Who’s Responsible?

September 20, 2021 by admin

Any business with employees must withhold money from its employees’ paychecks for income and employment taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes (known as Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes, or FICA), and forward that money to the government. A business that knowingly or unknowingly fails to remit these withheld taxes in a timely manner will […]

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7 Small Business Tax Credits You Should Know About for 2021

August 18, 2021 by admin

Small businesses benefit from various tax credits that reduce the amount of tax they pay to the government. Here, we discuss tax credits, why they exist and provide a list of the top tax credits that small business owners should know. Small Business Tax Credits A small business tax credit is an amount of money […]

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Employee or Independent Contractor? The Differences

May 20, 2021 by admin

The distinction may be challenging to make sometimes, but the IRS has very strict rules about it. Depending on the size of your business, onboarding a new hire can involve a lot of reading and writing for both of you. You may want the new worker to fill out a personal profile. There could be […]

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Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

March 5, 2021 by admin

Eligible small employers who provide health care coverage to their employees can receive a Small Business Health Care Tax Credit from the Federal government. Here’s what you need to know about who qualifies and how to take advantage of the credit. What is the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit? Small business owners make numerous […]

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