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7 Important Things about Payroll Taxes for Small Business Owners

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1) Things to remember if you’re a small business owner

• Small business owners are preoccupied with keeping inventory in stock,hiring employees, and managing the books, but they shouldn’t ignorepayroll taxes.

• The IRS takes payroll taxes very seriously.

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2) Businesses with Employees in More than One State

• If you own a business with employees in more than one state, payroll taxes become much more complex.

• Different states have individual rules and regulations regarding how payroll taxes are calculated, handled, and distributed.

• Make sure you understand the tax liabilities involved.

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3) Tax Compliance Enforcement

• Slipups with taxes can carry stiff penalties.

• The IRS focuses its tax compliance enforcement on small businesses because they have been identified as the single largest source of uncollected taxes in the country.

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4) Do Not Interfere with Payroll Taxes

• Do not interfere with the funds from payroll taxes.

• It is against the law to borrow or use payroll taxes for any purpose because they don’t technically belong to you.

• Payroll taxes are a portion of your employees’ pay checks and do not belong to the employer.

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5) Constantly Monitor

• Constantly monitor payroll taxes on a rolling basis.

• The need for continual evaluation is huge because tax laws and requirements change frequently.

• Being unaware of current law or changes with the law can come with costly mistakes.

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6) Bonus Checks and Overtime

• The timing of bonus checks and overtime payments can have major tax implications.

• These payments should be properly aligned with payroll tax due dates.

• Improper alignment could cause penalties and fines.

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7) Stiff Penalties

• Improper payroll tax deductions can lead to stiff and severe penalties.

• Failure to pay payroll taxes is a federal crime.

• If the situation is severe, it could be referred to the Criminal Investigation Division or Department of Justice.

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8) Delinquent Payroll Taxes

• If you have delinquent payroll taxes, you must act swiftly.

• The best advice is to stay current on present and future payroll tax withholdings.

• The second piece of advice is to seek professional tax relief help.

• Develop a plan for paying off your debt.

• Delinquent payroll taxes add up quickly and can be considered a federal crime

• To avoid unnecessary penalties, it’s best to cooperate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Payroll Taxes.

9) How can I ensure compliance?

• There are hundreds of rules, codes, and regulations regarding payroll and payroll tax withholdings, which often lead to confusion.

• To avoid mistakes it’s important to educate yourself on common errors.

• Learn about simple ways to follow the rules.

• Get professional help when necessary.

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10) I have delinquent payroll taxes, am I in trouble?

• The short answer is “not necessarily.”

• As soon as you find out about delinquent payroll taxes, contact professional help.

• It is best to deal with the IRS honestly.

• There are many services, software, and tools to help.

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11) Important Points to Remember

• Payroll tax deductions are an important part of running a small business.

• Follow laws and regulations, which might take some research or help from a professional.

• Contact Long Island Tax Resolution Services to receive help for payroll taxes.

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