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.
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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: 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: 2022 New Hire Paperwork Requirements
In 1996, congress passed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). It was a major piece of welfare...
Q: Health Share Plans and How They Work, Explained
Every year, the cost of healthcare continues to climb. With each open enrollment, insurance costs increase and become a growing...
Q: What Is a Pay Stub?
Pay stub, pay slip, paycheck stub. All words for the same thing. When employees receive their paychecks from you, the...
Q: What Are Employee and Employer Payroll Taxes?
Payroll taxes are taxes paid on wages or salaries that employees earn. Payroll taxes are paid by both employers and...
Q: What Is a CP-575 Letter?
The CP-575 is a notice from the Internal Revenue Service confirming that you have been granted an EIN (Employer Identification...
Q: What Type of Employers Are Eligible for Small Group Health Insurance?
Small employers aren’t required by law to provide health insurance coverage to their employees, but such benefits play an essential...
Q: What are My Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements?
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) is a set of federal and state laws that protect employees from workplace discrimination and job...
Q: What Is an HRA Account?
HRA stands for “Health Reimbursement Arrangement,” a type of employer-provided benefit. It provides employees with assistance in paying their out-of-pocket...
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