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Errors in Posting Payroll

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One of the most common errors is derived from posting expenses as cash comes out of the bank. This typically happens in at least 2 withdrawals; net pay and payroll taxes. You would post the net pay to a labor expense account and the payroll taxes to a payroll expense account.

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Understanding Accountable Plans

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Expenses paid under an accountable plan are not treated as income to the employee. If not properly reported and documented, business-related expense reimbursements can be considered taxable compensation to employees and therefore subject to applicable payroll taxes. What is an accountable plan?

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How to Set Up Online Payroll for Your Small Business

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Also known as Employer Tax ID, an EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies your business for tax purposes. While its main purpose is to help you with federal income taxes, it also comes in handy when opening bank accounts, credit cards, loans, local taxes, or setting up payroll.

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??Tax Attorney Weighs In on Payroll Tax Provisions in FY 2024 Budget?

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Using its regulatory authority, the IRS implemented the Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) program that includes staffing companies and payroll companies, so that such businesses may be treated as the statutory employer for  Code Sec. 3401(d)  purposes and be liable for the federal employment and income tax withholding.