Tax Resources for Accountants and Small Businesses (U.S.)
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Can you claim exemption from withholding on Form W-4? You may be able to claim exempt status if you had no federal income tax liability last year and expect to have no federal income...
Last updated by a CPA in March 2026. When an employee travels away from the office and incurs expenses, the company should reimburse them. Whether travelling across the world or just driving their car...
Last updated by a CPA in March 2026. Employee expense reimbursement documents are essential for compliance, tax reporting, and accurate accounting. Businesses must maintain proper documentation such as receipts, expense reports, and mileage logs...
Last updated by a CPA in March 2026. Are Employee Reimbursements Taxable? In most cases, they are not taxable if they are paid under an IRS-compliant accountable plan. However, reimbursements paid under a nonaccountable...
Last updated by a CPA in March 2026. On the Fringes: The Ins and Outs of Fringe Benefits Fringe Benefits In order to attract and retain quality employees, most employers offer some time of...
What the IRS Fringe Benefit Guide (Publication 15-B) Covers The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 15-B is a guide for employers that explains how fringe benefits should be treated for tax purposes. It provides...
What Is the California Payday Notice Poster? The California Payday Notice Poster is a workplace notice required under California Labor Code Section 207 that informs employees about the employer’s regular paydays and the time...
The CalSavers program requires eligible California employers to provide access to a retirement savings plan for employees if they do not offer a qualified retirement plan. CalSavers Employer Requirements The CalSavers program requires eligible...
The federal minimum wage sets the lowest hourly pay rate that covered employers must pay covered employees in the United States. It is established under federal law and enforced by the U.S. Department of...
Form W–2 Wage and Tax Statement Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, is one of the most important payroll tax forms in the United States. It reports wages, tips, and other compensation paid to...
In the 112th U.S. Congress, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011 (H.R. 1864) was introduced to address state income tax rules affecting employees who work in more than one state....
AccuWage Online is a free internet application offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables employers and authorized agents to test wage report files before submitting them electronically to the SSA. The tool...
Payroll software plays a central role in managing employee compensation, tax compliance, and payroll reporting for U.S. businesses. Modern payroll platforms are built to streamline wage calculations and direct deposits, while also supporting federal,...
Retirement plan sponsors may occasionally face IRS penalties due to late filings, missing forms, or administrative oversights. While the former “Penalty Relief Pilot for Small Retirement Plans” is no longer in effect, the IRS...
Handbook for Employers (M-274) is an official guide issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It provides detailed instructions for U.S. employers on how to properly complete and retain Form I-9 (Employment...
Federal payroll tax forms are used by U.S. employers to report wages paid to employees and to file and pay required payroll taxes. These forms are administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and are...
This payroll compliance guide provides an overview of employer payroll responsibilities in the United States. It explains federal payroll requirements, tax obligations, wage rules, and recordkeeping duties that apply to employers regardless of size...
California Employment Development Department (EDD) The California Employment Development Department (EDD) administers the state’s payroll tax programs, including Unemployment Insurance (UI), Employment Training Tax (ETT), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and California Personal Income Tax...
A Cafeteria Plan, also known as a Section 125 plan, is an employer-sponsored benefit arrangement that allows employees to choose between taxable wages and certain qualified, tax-free benefits. These plans are regulated under Internal...