Common Tax Concerns
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Common Tax Concerns for Small Business Owners
Summary:
Navigating taxes can be challenging, especially for small business owners. Understanding common tax issues can help you avoid pitfalls that many face today.
Article Body:
Taxes can be complex, particularly for small business owners. It's crucial to familiarize yourself with common tax concerns to sidestep frequent issues.
As your business expands, you'll likely hire employees. One major area of concern is employee-related tax issues. When you bring on employees, it's essential to file payroll tax returns on time and make necessary tax deposits.
Payroll taxes include three types:
1. Income Tax:
You're required to withhold the correct amount of income tax from each employee's paycheck throughout the year.
2. Social Security and Medicare Tax (FICA):
You must withhold each employee’s share of these taxes from their paycheck and match that amount as the employer.
3. Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA):
This tax is used for the unemployment insurance system and is paid solely by the employer. Employees do not contribute to FUTA.
Ensure you always pay your payroll taxes in full and on time. Late payments can lead the IRS to impose interest and hefty penalties, sometimes leading businesses to financial distress if they cannot manage these fees.
Misclassifying Workers:
Another common tax issue involves misclassifying workers as either regular employees or independent contractors. Employers have obligations for payroll tax withholding and reporting for employees, but not for independent contractors.
Labeling someone as an independent contractor can simplify compliance with IRS reporting and reduce costs, such as your share of FICA contributions and unemployment compensation. However, this can cost 20 to 40 percent more if you treat workers as employees. Though tempting, misclassifying employees can lead to substantial penalties from the IRS.
If you opt to use independent contractors, it's advised to take the IRS test ([link](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1779.pdf)) which includes 20 factors to help determine the correct classification of a worker.
By staying informed and proactive about these common tax concerns, you can safeguard your business against costly mistakes.
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