If you are an employer in New, New York, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.
How to Register for Payroll Tax in New
New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) Setup for
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The Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) is a tax imposed on employers "doing business" within the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) e.g., NYC and surrounding counties. If you have at least $312,500 in quarterly payroll from employees located in the MCTD, you are required to withhold and pay MCTMT. The MCTD is defined as Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester counties.
Determine if you Meet the Criteria for Paying MCTMT
Mark "Done" if you have at least $312,500 in quarterly payroll from employees located in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District, or are otherwise required to withhold and pay MCTMT.
Identify Employees that Qualify for MCTMT
An employee is considered to be a covered employee if the employee's services are allocated to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District. New York State provides guidance on determining if an employees is a covered employee.
Update Payroll Settings for Each Qualifying Employee
Some payroll providers need to be told which employees are covered by MCTMT so they can remit payment and file returns.
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.
No-call no-shows can catch you off guard. An employee misses a shift without notice, then another, and before long, you’re left asking: “Is this job abandonment?”
For businesses, this isn’t just about one person not showing up. It’s about filling the gap they leave behind – managing disrupted workflows, strained schedules, and unanswered questions. Without clear policies in place, it’s easy for these situations to snowball into bigger issues, like inconsistent decisions or even compliance risks.
Although most employers are considered at-will, many laws are designed to protect employees from wrongful firing. As an employer, there will inevitably come a time when you need to let someone go, but it’s important to do so legally and for the right reasons.
Before terminating an employee, you must be aware of wrongful termination laws. Here’s what you should consider and how Mosey can help with state compliance.
Kaitlin Edwards |Jul 17, 2024
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