Q: What Is an Employer Identification Number? How Do I Get an EIN?
A federal Employer Identification Number, nicknamed an EIN or FEIN, is the unique nine-digit number that helps the IRS identify...
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Q: What Is a Sole Proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned by one person. It is one type of structure that a company...
Q: How Do I Form an LLC in Texas?
You’ve decided to start a business in Texas. Huzzah! Now it’s time to figure out how to register your LLC. The...
Q: What Is a W-9 Form? How Do I Fill It Out?
If you’re an independent contractor or freelancer, you’ve likely filled out a W-9. If you’ve earned interest from a bank...
Q: What Are Business Certifications? What Are the Benefits?
If you’re a business owner who belongs to an underrepresented group, you may be eligible for a business certification that...
Q: What Do I Need to Do When I Hire My First Employee?
Your employee’s first day is full of thrills and jitters—for all parties involved. That’s why it can be easy to...
Q: What Are the Different Ways That Business Owners Can Pay Themselves?
As a small business owner, you have a lot of responsibilities. That’s why it’s so important to know how to...
Q: What Are the Different Types of Payroll Deductions?
A payroll deduction is money taken from an employee’s paycheck to pay for taxes, benefits, or other fees. There are...
Q: What Is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)?
Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is the starting point for determining which tax bracket you’ll be in and how much...
Q: What Is the Difference Between an HMO and a PPO?
When you’re selecting a new health insurance plan, you probably have to choose between a few different plans, HMOs and...
Q: What Are the Laws on Jury Duty? What Do I Need to Do as an Employer?
Has one of your employees received a jury duty summons? While you may have to find others to cover their...
Q: Is Sexual Harassment Training Mandatory in California?
Heads-up, California employers! A new law has expanded sexual harassment training requirements in California, and there are action items for...
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