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An Employer’s Guide to Form W-4

This article was last edited on 8/10/2020. For updated information on Form W-4, visit https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4.  Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, must be completed by workers in the U.S. to tell their employers how much federal...

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How to Calculate Payroll Taxes

This article was up to date as of 7/29/2020. For updated information on employment taxes, visit https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-15-t. As an employer, you’re required to withhold certain taxes from your employees’ paychecks. You’re also required to...

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Payroll Guide for New Small Businesses

As a new small business owner, you may have heard the phrase “running payroll,” which means paying your employees. It’s a rite of passage for new small businesses because it means you’ve grown to...

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How Much Should I Pay My Employees?

This article was last edited on 6/24/2020. For updated information on state minimum wage laws, visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. When you’re hiring your first employee, you might not know how much to pay them. The amount...

female coffee-shop franchisee talking on the phone while exploring payroll options

Do Franchise Locations Manage Their Own Payroll?

Buying a franchise allows you to own a business without having to start from scratch. Instead, as the franchisee, you can rely on the franchisor’s experience, name recognition, and advertising. You’ll still be responsible...