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If you have a business checking account you aren’t using regularly or are dissatisfied with your current bank, it may be time to close your account. This will help you avoid dormant account fees. In this guide, I’ll outline the process of how to close

A personnel file is a paper or electronic folder kept for each employee—new, existing, and past—that contains HR and payroll documents. The documents within an employee personnel file should cover the entire employment lifecycle, from offer letters and W-4 forms to performance reviews and termination

Employers must fill out IRS Form W-2 and supply them to employees, the IRS, and some state tax agencies no later than January 31st of the year following the previous tax year. Employees use it to report payroll taxes paid, and the IRS uses it

A job description explains the work duties and requirements of a particular job role within your company. It should also include details about your company culture, as well as the compensation and benefits offered for the position. Once created, it can be published on a

A pay period is the recurring period of time during which employees work and are paid. These are fixed and most often occur on a biweekly or semimonthly basis—but note that some state’s laws may require a certain frequency. Also, some industries follow a specific

Retroactive (or retro) pay is compensation an employee receives for work they’ve already completed but were not correctly paid for at the time. There are a variety of reasons for the discrepancy, such as an increase in wages, a missed bonus, or incorrect hours tracked.

To do payroll in Maine, it’s important to know its state payroll laws, especially for seasonal businesses. The state charges income tax from 5.8% to 7.15%, and its unemployment insurance tax runs from 0.22% to 5.69% (adjusted rate). In addition to rules for seasonal jobs,

Editorial and Partnership Disclosure  Mercury IO Mastercard® is a business charge card that offers 1.5% cash back on all purchases. To qualify, you must open a Mercury checking or savings account and maintain at least a $25,000 balance—your Mercury account balance will determine your credit limit. Note

Doing payroll in Oklahoma involves more than paying employees. In addition to filing federal taxes, you must file state income and unemployment insurance taxes. There are exemptions for some workers, like military spouses, and the state has its own W-4 form (the document you’ll have

Self-employment tax consists of Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%), for a total of 15.3%. It is assessed on income earned and must be paid even if you don’t receive a 1099-MISC for your services. If you’re a sole proprietor, freelancer, general partner, or independent

Processing payroll in Louisiana is relatively straightforward. Louisiana has only one state-specific payroll form and no local taxes. Its income tax system is progressive, with rates ranging from 1.85% to 4.25%—so the more an employee makes, the more they will pay in taxes. Step-by-Step Guide to

The filing of Form 1120S is required annually for every S corporation (S-corp). The return includes a combination of financial data and questions about the nature and operations of the business. We’ll cover how to enter the financial information and do an in-depth dive into