Paying Your Business Taxes

If you sell goods or some services you probably need to collect sales tax, and the rules for each state differ.

Information on small business income tax in some states.

Despite its name, a "franchise tax" is not a tax on McDonalds or other franchises.

All states that have established a legal market for recreational marijuana impose hefty special taxes on its sale.

The Form 1099 is one of the IRS's main weapons in fighting under-reporting by the self-employed. Find out your obligations to file one as an employer.

Severance payments are wages and are subject to regular FICA taxes.

Don't miss out on these valuable tax-saving opportunities.

If you have a second job as an independent contractor, you'll have to pay self-employment taxes on the income you receive.

Here are the basic rules on state income tax withholding for employees.

Everything employers need to know about paying unemployment insurance taxes in California.

Everything employers need to know about paying unemployment insurance taxes in Illinois.

Everything employers need to know about paying unemployment insurance taxes in Texas.

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