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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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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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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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If your situation requires specialized knowledge about tax codes, fees are usually commensurate with qualifications. What Does a Tax Consultant Do? A tax consultant is trained in tax law and financial accounting. They also should know recent tax law changes on both a federal and state level. .

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Do Small Businesses Get Tax Refunds?

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Different Types of Taxes Businesses Pay Small businesses pay many types of taxes in the United States. You may also benefit from other subsidies, such as research and development tax credits, credits designed to assist in employee leave, and work opportunity tax credits for those who hire marginalized individuals.

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Do Small Businesses Get Tax Refunds?

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Different Types of Taxes Businesses Pay. Small businesses pay many types of taxes in the United States. Among them: Federal taxes State taxes Local taxes Self-employment taxes Payroll taxes Income taxes, both state and local Excise taxes Property taxes Sales taxes.

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What to Do After You Start an LLC? 6 Critical Next Steps

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For example: Most banks require an LLC’s EIN number to open a business bank account, get a business credit card, or get a business loan. Additionally, if you plan to have employees you will need an EIN number to file your payroll taxes. Where there is revenue, there are taxes to be paid.

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Self-Employment Taxes for Small Business Explained

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Income is considered passive if the income is derived from a business you do not actively participate in during the year. Or, if the income is derived from rental activities, aka owning rental property. Be sure not to confuse Income tax and self-employment tax for being the same thing.

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