by Sheri Hart | Mar 31, 2020 | Community, Financial Planning, Payroll, Small Business, Tax
On March 27, another coronavirus (COVID-19) bill was signed into law, which provides extensive relief for businesses and employers. Here are some of the tax-related provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Employee retention...
by Doug Kook | Jan 17, 2020 | Business Strategy, Estates & Trusts, Financial Planning, Small Business, Tax
A significant law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. If your small business has a current plan for employees or if you’re thinking about adding one, you should familiarize yourself with the new rules. The...
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...