How Do I Set Up Payroll for the First Time? The Employer’s Complete Guide
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Q: What Are Business Certifications? What Are the Benefits?
If you're a business owner who belongs to an underrepresented group, check out these business certifications that can open up new business opportunities.
Q: Out-of-Pocket Maximums and How They Work
The out-of-pocket maximum is your out-of-pocket limit for healthcare coverage for a given year after which your insurance provider should cover. See what counts towards it.
Q: What Does Compensation Mean?
Employee compensation goes beyond just salary—it includes all of the expenses you pay for each employee. Learn what goes into a competitive comp package.
Taxes
Q: How Do I Use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)?
The EFTPS is the fastest way for business owners to pay federal taxes. Learn how to enroll with this overview.
Q: What Is Form 1040-ES?
Unlike taxpayers who earn a salary or wage and have taxes withheld—that is, taken out of their paychecks—taxpayers who are...
Q: ¿Qué es un talón de pago o un pay stub?
Use esta información que le ofrece Gusto para saber qué es un pay stub, así como la información que debe contener y su importancia.
Q: ¿Qué son los viáticos o per diem rates? ¿Qué tasas de viáticos debo pagar a mis empleados?
Tome nota de lo que son las tarifas per diem. Gusto le explica lo que es un per diem y cómo realizar asignaciones diarias a trabajadores que viajan.
Q: ¿Qué es el pago retroactivo? ¿Cómo lo calculo?
Comprenda qué es y cómo procesar el pago de retroactivo a sus empleados. Gusto le brinda toda la información acerca del pago retroactivo.
Q: What Is the Small Group Special Enrollment Period?
The small group Special Enrollment Period is a once-a-year window when it’s easier for small businesses to offer group health insurance to employees.
Q: What Is a Dependent Care FSA?
A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account that allows your employees to save for qualified dependent care expenses.
Q: What Is a Section 125 Plan?
A Section 125 Plan, sometimes known as a "cafeteria plan" or “premium only plan," has tax benefits for both employers and employees. Learn what these are.
Q: What To Do When An Employee Files An Unemployment Claim?
What happens once an unemployment claim is filed? We explain the process so you know how to deal with these notices as an employer.
Q: What’s the Difference Between a PPO, HMO, EPO, and POS?
PPO, HMO, EPO, and POS are different types of health insurance plans that people can purchase. Each plan is different...
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