by Sheri Hart | Oct 26, 2020 | Payroll, Small Business, Tax
If your small business is planning for payroll next year, be aware that the “Social Security wage base” is increasing. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the maximum earnings subject to Social Security tax will increase from $137,700 in 2020 to...
by Sheri Hart | Oct 1, 2020 | Small Business, Tax
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2020. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all...
by Sheri Hart | Apr 15, 2020 | Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Payroll, Quickbooks & Bookeeping, Small Business, Tax
The IRS has issued guidance providing relief from failure to make employment tax deposits for employers that are entitled to the refundable tax credits provided under two laws passed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The two laws are the Families...
by Sheri Hart | Oct 24, 2019 | Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Payroll, Small Business, Tax
As an employer, you must pay federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on amounts up to $7,000 paid to each employee as wages during the calendar year. The rate of tax imposed is 6% but can be reduced by a credit (described below). Most employers end up paying an effective FUTA...
by Sheri Hart | Jul 1, 2019 | Financial Planning, Small Business, Tax
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2019. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all...