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What to Know About Form CP-575 [IRS EIN Notice]
Most businesses need—or will at some point need—an Employer Identification Number (EIN). You include your EIN on documents like Form W-2 and business tax returns. To get an EIN, you must apply with the IRS. In response, the IRS will send you an EIN confirmation notice called Form CP-575.
Read More What to Know About Form CP-575 [IRS EIN Notice]How Much Does an Employee Cost? [Infographic]
The greatest expense for small business owners is often payroll. Why? Because when you hire employees, you pay more than just their wages—you also pay payroll taxes, benefits contributions, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Read More How Much Does an Employee Cost? [Infographic]Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026
The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program.
Read More Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights
At some point, one of your employees may need to take time off before and after giving birth. You must create and implement a maternity leave policy before that happens. But before you can establish your policy, familiarize yourself with and comply with maternity leave laws.
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Updates to the Income Tax Withholding Tables and What You Need to Know
Like past years, the IRS changed the income tax withholding tables for 2023. Use these updated tables to calculate federal income tax on employee wages in 2023. In addition to the annual tax rate and bracket changes, employers can still use the optional computational bridge released in 2021. Staying...
Read More Updates to the Income Tax Withholding Tables and What You Need to KnowDon’t Forget to Collect State W-4 Forms from New Hires
When you hire new employees, you need to collect information to verify employment eligibility and run payroll. Federal Forms W-4 and I-9 are just the beginning when it comes to new employee forms. You may also need to collect state-specific forms, including your state’s W-4. What is the state W-4 fo...
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The new W-4 form for 2023 is now available. Unlike the big W-4 form shakeup of 2020, there aren’t significant changes to the new form. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t familiarize yourself with it. You may not file Form W-4 with the IRS, but your payroll depends on it. Employers use Form W-4 to d...
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