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Payroll Taxes vs. Income Taxes | What’s the Difference Between Payroll and Income Tax?

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I missed payroll tax filing deadlines that cost me thousands of dollars. Like, literally, I paid my payroll taxes one-day late by accident, the IRS sent me a penalty for over $1,000. In addition, I didn’t know the requirements of income taxes, especially for self-employed individuals. What are Income Taxes?

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US Payroll Taxes Explained (Everything You Need to Know)

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?. Today, we’re going to be deep-diving into US payroll taxes. And after helping hundreds of businesses with their accounting and taxes, we know a thing or two about it. Note that for guidance or advice specific to your business, you should consult with a tax or legal professional. – Medicare.

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A Quick Guide to Payroll Tax Filings!

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Well there are taxes that need to be filed and paid, and this post is going to break down all of it. For the purposes of filing and paying employer payroll taxes, I’d highly recommend using a payroll software like QuickBooks or Gusto. Payroll Tax Filings: Forms That You Need. Those are forms I9 and W-4.

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Copy Amazon’s $0 Tax Strategy! How to Write Off Taxes (Easy Guide)

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This basically means Amazon got a federal tax refund for millions of dollars. Over 91 Fortune 500 companies, including Nike, Netflix, and FedEx, don’t pay much in federal income tax, if at all. In this post, we’ll be uncovering how Amazon was able to completely write off taxes. How to Write Off Taxes Like Amazon.

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Tax Credits You May Claim Now

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Tax credits to look out for. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). People who work but still make low to moderate salaries may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is a tax break. You may get up to a 40% refund with your tax return if your credit is greater than the total taxes you owe.

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How to Pay Your Employees in a Small Business

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Compliance, which is making sure you’re paying your employees correctly to avoid big hefty penalties from the government. I’ve been through it all, from trying to figure out how to do payroll for my very first employee, to figuring out how much I should pay my employees. I’ve paid thousands of dollars in payroll tax penalties.

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