Compliance guides and resources

Every Delaware corporation must file its Delaware annual report and franchise tax by March 1 each year. Miss this deadline, and you’re facing penalties, interest, and too many headaches to count. Continued non-payment can even void your corporate charter entirely, stripping your business of legal standing. But there’s good news in all of this—these requirements are actually pretty straightforward once you understand them. That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Delaware’s franchise tax and annual report obligations today, including which entity type owes what, how to calculate your tax using both methods, and how to file without overpaying.

Managing payroll for remote employees across state lines can get complicated fast. Take the “convenience of the employer” rule, it’s an election that can complicate your payroll but might make the most sense for your business. In a nutshell, if a remote employee works from home for your convenience rather than theirs, you can choose to treat their work location as your office for payroll purposes. Pass the COE test, and you can skip registering for unemployment taxes in the employee’s home state.

If you run a business partnership, you’ve probably asked yourself: what is a 1065? IRS Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income, is the cornerstone of federal tax reporting for partnerships. Unlike corporations that file and pay their own taxes, partnerships are “pass-through” entities. This means partnership income, losses, deductions, and credits flow through to individual partners and get reported on their personal income tax returns.

A hostile work environment can quietly drain your organization. Lawsuits grab headlines, but the real damage often starts earlier—morale drops, turnover climbs, and your best employees leave before you know there’s a problem. Hostile working environment examples aren’t always obvious. Sometimes it’s a pattern of offensive jokes in a Slack channel. Other times it’s a manager who dismisses every complaint about harassment or discrimination. This guide covers what qualifies, common examples to recognize, signs to watch for, and how the right systems help you build a healthier workplace.

Your insurance carrier says 20 hours qualifies employees for coverage. The ACA compliance guidelines use 30 hours as the full-time threshold. Your employee handbook mentions 25 hours. Now you’re staring at three different definitions for the same workforce, wondering which one actually matters when questions about benefits eligibility arise. The answer is all of them. But none of them provides a complete picture. Understanding how many hours is part time becomes critical when you’re managing payroll, taxes, and employee benefits across multiple jurisdictions. Unlike full-time employment standards, part-time work doesn’t have a universal federal definition. That makes classification decisions entirely yours to manage, along with the compliance consequences that follow. This guide breaks down how many hours is part time under various regulations, what thresholds trigger benefits requirements, and how to set defensible policies that work across multiple states.

Understanding the rules for 1099 employees versus W-2 workers matters if you run a business or manage a team. Often called independent contractors or freelancers, 1099 employees make up a significant chunk of today’s workforce. How you classify workers affects everything from tax obligations to benefits to legal responsibilities. Get it wrong, and employee misclassification can create serious legal and financial problems.

An equal opportunity employer (EEO) makes decisions about hiring, promotions, and other employment issues based solely on a person’s qualifications. They pledge not to discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected factors. Understanding EEO laws is essential for any business because it sets the standard for a fair, ethical, and inclusive workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing these laws, ensuring everyone can succeed based on merit.

Managing employee payroll is vital to running a successful business. While many tasks are associated with payroll management and compliance, they’re all based on which employee payroll schedules you choose. Not all companies operate on the same pay schedule. While most companies pay their employees biweekly, that is not your only option as an employer. The best payroll schedule for your company depends on many factors, including but not limited to the size of your business.

It’s common for businesses to seek safe, effective, lawful ways to minimize their tax liability. A high tax bill can throttle a business, limiting growth and innovation. However, if your business operates as a pass-through entity, it may be easier to preserve funds, pay yourself in the early stages of your business, and grow to your full potential. Stick around to see what businesses need to consider when choosing the right business type and how Mosey can work to keep businesses compliant.

Running a business involves making big decisions. Maybe it’s opening a new office or bringing on a key executive. When it’s time to make those choices, corporate resolutions are formal documents that record the decisions made by your company’s board of directors. Whether you’re running a small startup or a large corporation, these resolutions serve multiple functions. For one, they create a clear paper trail so you can see who decided what and when. This knowledge can protect your company from legal trouble, keep you in line with regulations, and maintain trust with your investors.