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.
Ask Gusto
Reliable, jargon-free answers and guides on payroll, benefits and HR topics.
Q: What’s a Multi-Member LLC?
A multi-member LLC is a limited liability company with two or more members. Married couples, family businesses, and businesses with multiple owners often form this unique type of LLC.
Q: What Are the 4 Types of Business Partnerships?
Why would you form an LLC partnership over, say, a limited partnership? Let’s dive into how these four business structures work and the pros and cons of each.
Q: Here’s What to Know Before You Run an Employment Background Check
You’ve found the employee of your dreams, and you’re ready to hire! Before you sign on the dotted line and onboard this new person, should you do an employment background check?
Q: Can I Ask a Job Candidate About Their Criminal History?
If your business is located in a "ban-the-box" state, then probably not. Use this map to find your state's ban-the-box status.
Q: What is PRWORA? The Employer’s Guide to New Hire Paperwork
In 1996, congress passed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). It was a major piece of welfare...
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.
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.
Gusto makes payroll, benefits, and HR actually easy.
Meet our featured contributors
Caleb Newquist
Editor-at-Large, Gusto
Andi Smiles
Small business financial consultant
Louise Norris
Licensed health insurance broker
