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Common Tax Forms Employers Need to Know: A Complete Guide

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The information on Form W-2 includes total wages earned, federal and state income tax withheld, Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld, and any other deductions or contributions such as retirement plan contributions. Form 1099-DIV: Used to report dividends and distributions from stocks and mutual funds.

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What Are fringe benefits? Options, taxability, and other considerations.

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Social security and workers’ comp, for example, aren’t usually bonus options and so are not considered fringe benefits. Small businesses often aren’t aware that their employees are being taxed for perks they want to write off as expenses, so get help from an accountant if you’re unsure. Ask employees what they want.

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What Are Fringe Benefits and Are They Taxable?

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Some companies can offer mental health support for all their employees. Something as serious as retirement planning assistance could just as soon be a benefit as providing a gym membership for employees who want to work out. Fringe benefits can take on many forms and its definition can vary according to the company.

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Understanding Taxable Benefits In A Quick and Easy Way

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Group life insurance premiums provided to employees over $50,000. Employee discounts. Employee stock options. Group-term life insurance coverage. Retirement planning services. Most taxable benefits are subject to Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, and income tax deductions.

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7 Noteworthy Fringe Benefits for your Workforce in 2020

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But, there’s also a list of few tax-exempted fringe benefits that you can consider for curating a lucrative employee benefits plan. Here, are some of the tax-free fringe benefits and why you should count them in your employee benefits package. Employee Health Insurance Benefits. Employee Retirement Plan Benefits.

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17 Essential Employee Benefits Ideas to Boost Morale and Productivity

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While salary and wages are important, they are only one part of the equation when it comes to attracting and retaining talented employees. Providing a comprehensive benefits package is essential for keeping employees happy, healthy, and motivated. The maximum deduction limit for health insurance premiums is rs.

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10 Best Employee Benefits Platforms to look out for in 2023

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Such platform consist of specific benefits administration software designed for managing and administering employee benefits programs. Benefits platforms also allow companies to centralize and automate the administration of employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.