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Ten Tips for Tax Withholding on Multiple Income Streams

Money Talk

Young adults working in the gig economy may have income from a variety of consulting contracts or from a full-time job and “side hustles.” A big concern of people with multiple income streams is adequate tax withholding. Nobody want to pay the IRS tax underpayment penalty, which is 0.5% In other instances (e.g.,

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Government launches holiday pay consultation

Employee Benefits

The government has launched a consultation into the way holiday pay and entitlement is calculated for temporary, part-year and zero hours workers. The consultation is intended to explore how the process of calculating holiday pay for these groups can be simplified for employers and provide clarity to employees.

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Employment Tax Processing: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

HR Bartender

One of the lessons that I had to learn as a consultant was just because I can do something doesn’t mean I should. A great example of this is my taxes. Can I prepare my own taxes? The time I spend doing tax-related stuff could be better spent generating revenue by working on client projects or building my business.

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What Exactly Is a “Tax Year”?

Kollath CPA

What Exactly Is a “Tax Year”? A tax year is an annual accounting period for keeping records and reporting income and expenses. Types of Tax Year. A 52-53-week tax year is a fiscal tax year that varies from 52 to 53 weeks but doesn’t have to end on the last day of the month. Calendar Year.

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2025 employee benefits trends: What employers need to know

WEX Inc.

Employers leveraging data-driven platforms to offer customized options will stand out regarding employee recruitment and retention. Employers that empower employees to access and use benefits on their terms will likely see higher engagement and loyalty.

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Guide to tax withholdings for stipends and fringe benefits | PeopleKeep

PeopleKeep

With a tight labor market caused by a record number of resignations and job openings, employers need to go above and beyond to attract and retain top talent. Offering competitive employee benefits packages is a great way to attract and retain your employees, with many employers looking to employee stipends and fringe benefits.

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Employers Be Forewarned and Forearmed: Recent IRS Announcements Require Action on ERTC Claims

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Asserting that many employers have improperly claimed Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) refunds, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two new announcements that address ERTC claims.