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Payroll taxes are taxes tied to employee wages that employers must withhold from paychecks and/or pay themselves, often to fund programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance. They cover rules about calculating, collecting, reporting, and paying these taxes to the proper government agencies.

Payroll Compliance Mistakes That Frequently Lead to Employment Lawsuits

Payroll Compliance Mistakes That Frequently Lead to Employment Lawsuits

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Payroll compliance mistakes cause many employment lawsuits, with wage-and-hour claims making up over 50% of U.S. Department of Labor recoveries in many years. Common triggers include misclassifying workers, incorrect overtime calculations, off-the-clock work, missed meal/rest premiums, and poor recordkeeping. This article explains the most frequent payroll errors and how to prevent them. Payroll compliance is […]

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How to Deduct Vehicle Expenses for an S Corporation in California: Mileage vs. Actual Costs in 2026

How to Deduct Vehicle Expenses for an S Corporation in California: Mileage vs. Actual Costs in 2026

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California S corporations can deduct business vehicle use in 2026 using either the IRS standard mileage rate (67¢ per mile in 2024, subject to IRS annual update) or the actual-expense method, but the “best” method depends on records and total costs. In California, the tax outcome also hinges on how the S corporation reimburses the

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What is employee misclassification?

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Employee misclassification occurs when an employer wrongly classifies a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee, denying wage, tax, and benefit protections. This can trigger back pay, unpaid overtime, tax liabilities, and penalties under federal and state law. This article explains the contractor vs employee tests, common red flags, and legal options for

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