How Do I Set Up Payroll for the First Time? The Employer’s Complete Guide
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Starting a Business
Q: What’s a C Corp?
Startups typically form C corps, along with other companies that need to raise capital, plan to go public, or eventually get sold. Learn more about the pros and cons of this unique business structure.
Hiring and Growth
Finances and Taxes
Q: What’s a Single-Member LLC? How Do I Pay Myself as the Owner of One?
Running a single-member LLC? Learn about how you can pay yourself as the owner of a single-member LLC and the ways you can choose to be taxed.
Q: Gross Pay vs. Net Pay: What’s the Difference Between Them?
When it comes to employee paychecks, there are two important terms to understand: net pay and gross pay.
Q: What Is a CP-575 Letter?
Learn everything that comes with a CP-575 letter - your EIN, timing, what to expect and what important tax information is included.
Team Management
Q: Are Part-Time Employees Eligible for Health Insurance?
Part-time employees are eligible for health insurance, if the employer chooses to offer it. However, federal law does not require employers to offer health insurance to part-time employees, so here's what you need to know.
Q: How Do I Set Up a QSEHRA (Small Business HRA)? A 10-Step Guide
Not sure whether QSEHRA or small group health insurance is better for your business? We’ve got you covered.
Q: How Does Mileage Reimbursement Work?
The standard mileage reimbursement rate for 2023 is 65.5 cents per mile. What does that mean for employers? Here's a breakdown of the 2023 mileage rate.
Q: Can You Allow Employees to Have a Negative PTO Balance?
Paid time off (PTO) typically buckets together vacation, sick time, and personal time. So what's negative PTO, and can employees have a negative balance?
Q: What Is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?
A high deductible health plan (HDHP) is a health insurance plan that offers lower premiums but higher deductibles than more traditional plans. It’s also the type of plan you need to have if you want to be able to contribute money to an HSA.
Q: What Is an HRA?
HRA stands for “Health Reimbursement Arrangement,” a type of employer-provided benefit. It provides employees with assistance in paying their out-of-pocket...
Q: What Is an HSA?
An HSA, or health savings account, is a type of tax-advantaged account where you can put money if you have...
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