What is the purpose of Form W-4?
At the time of hire, all new employees should complete Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, which indicates the employee’s marital status and number of allowances. This information is used by the employer to determine the appropriate amount of income tax to withhold from the employee’s wages.
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What types of federal employment taxes exist?
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There are generally three types of federal employment taxes:
Employee Income Tax Withholding
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
Employee Income Tax Withholding is the amount withheld from the employee’s wage to offset their projected annual income tax due to be paid by April 15th of the following year.
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act More >
What is an authorized depository financial institution?
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An authorized depository financial institution is a bank that is able to accept federal tax deposits on behalf of an employer.
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How does an employer obtain preprinted Federal Tax Deposit coupons (Form 8109-B)?
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If you would like to receive a pre-printed Federal Tax Deposit Coupon booklet, call 1-800-829-4933. Allow 5 to 6 weeks for delivery.
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What are the basic types of federal employment taxes?
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There are basically three types of federal employment taxes: Employee only, Employer only, and Employee and Employer Taxes.
Employee Only: Each employee is subject to Federal Income Tax (FIT) and files a personal income tax return, IRS Form 1040, at the end of the year. Federal income tax is withheld from each paycheck to offset their More >
When is Form 944 due?
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Form 944 is due by January 31 following the end of the calendar year. However, an automatic ten day extension is provided for an employer who made all tax deposits on time. Form 944 is considered on time if it is properly addressed and postmarked by an authorized carrier no later than January 31. More >
What is the supplemental withholding rate?
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The current supplemental withholding rate is 25%, which is used when supplemental wages are paid separate from regular wages.
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What is the current FUTA tax rate and wage base?
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The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), with state unemployment systems, provides for payments of unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs. Most employers pay both federal and state unemployment tax. A list of state unemployment agencies is available on our website for you to review.
FUTA is an employer only tax, meaning the More >
What is a garnishment?
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A garnishment is a type of deduction ordered by the court to withhold and pay portions of an employee’s wages to satisfy creditor demands. The most common garnishments include support orders, repayments due to bankruptcy, tax levy, or from general creditor debts.
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When is Form 940 due?
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Form 940 is due by January 31 following the end of the calendar year. However, an automatic ten day extension is provided for an employer who made all FUTA tax deposits on time. Form 940 is considered on time if it is properly addressed and postmarked by an authorized carrier no later than January 31. More >
What are the general filing requirements in regards to payroll taxes?
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Form 941 Employer’s Quarterly Tax Return: Each quarter, all employers who pay wages subject to income tax withholding (including withholding on sick pay and supplemental unemployment benefits) or social security and Medicare taxes must file Form 941, unless the employer is required to file Form 944, or one or more of the following exceptions apply:
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