The Washington Secretary of State is the state agency responsible for overseeing elections, corporations, and charities in the state of Washington. They ensure compliance with state laws and regulations to maintain transparency and accountability in government and business practices.
Contractor work arrangements are popular. According to the US Government Accountability Office, about one-third of all businesses and almost 90% of Fortune 500 companies use independent contractors in some capacity. Hiring contractors can be a particularly attractive option for early-stage businesses because it allows them to leverage specialized skill sets while building their internal teams.
But contractors are very different from employees, and the two mustn’t be conflated—or hefty penalties can apply.
The Employee Retention Credit, or ERC, is sometimes referred to as the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). This is a valuable tax credit offered to businesses and tax-exempt organizations during COVID.
This credit was designed to encourage employers to keep their workers on payroll, providing a significant financial incentive even during difficult economic times. While the ERC is no longer active, eligible employers can still claim this credit retroactively.
Payroll taxes are a fact of life for any business with employees. As an employer, you’re responsible for withholding the right amounts from employee paychecks and sending those funds to the appropriate tax authorities.
Annual withholding reconciliation is the process where you compare all those withheld taxes with the amounts you’ve actually submitted throughout the year. This final step ensures you’re square with the government and your employees receive accurate tax documents.
Gabrielle Sinacola |Jul 3, 2024
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