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Thursday, October 29, 2020
What is Self-Employment Tax?
In our previous blog post, Employment Tax: What is it?, we covered what Employment Tax is and what the different kinds are, like FICA, FUTA, Unemployment Insurance, Payroll Taxes, etc. We also covered the minor differences between Employment Tax and Payroll Taxes, so if you’re looking for more information about Employment Tax basics, check it out. In this post, we’ll be discussing what Self-Employment Tax is, and what the main differences are between Self-Employment Tax and Employment Tax.
Self-Employment Tax
Self-Employment Tax, also known as Self Employed Contributions Act (SECA) taxes, are the taxes that self-employed people, like freelancers, independent contractors and sole proprietors, are required to pay to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Self Employment Tax consists of Social Security and Medicare taxes. These taxes are essentially equivalent to the Employment Taxes employers are required to pay as part of the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA).
One advantage of Self-Employment taxes, according to the IRS, is that “you can deduct the employer-equivalent portion of your SE tax in figuring your adjusted gross income,” whereas “wage earners cannot deduct Social Security and Medicare taxes.” So while these taxes are unavoidable for all, at least they’re deductible for those that are self-employed.
What is the Self-Employment Tax rate?
The Self-Employment Tax rate, which consists of Social Security and Medicare taxes, is 15.3%. This breaks down into 12.4% for social security and 2.9% for Medicare.
In general, as mentioned before, sole proprietors, independent contractors, freelancers, and, depending on the state, single-member Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs), are required to pay Self-Employment Taxes. If you’re wondering if you’re required to pay Self-Employment Taxes, here are the stipulations according to the IRS (as of 10/18/2020):
- Your net earnings from self-employment (excluding church employee income) were $400 or more.
- You had church employee income of $108.28 or more.
Self-Employment Tax Recommendations
If you’re self-employed as an independent contractor or freelancer, or even as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC in certain states, you’ll want to think ahead and play it smart when it comes to your self-employment taxes. As we mentioned in our previous article, Employment Tax: What is it?, an employer typically withholds and matches the Medicare and Social Security taxes, so in a situation where you are self-employed, you will be responsible for all of these taxes, which is the 15.3% we mentioned earlier. So set some aside every month for your taxes and play it safe! In some states, you may be required to file quarterly, but in general, many states allow you to file your taxes once a year. Just be prepared!
Self-Employment Tax Summary
- The Self-Employment Tax rate is 15.3%.
- You will be required to pay self employment taxes if your net earnings from self-employment (excluding church employee income) were $400 or more OR you had church employee income of $108.28 or more.
Employment Tax Issue Relief
In our next post, Employment Tax: Issues and Relief, we’ll discuss some of the options available to help with employment tax issues and self-employment tax issues.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Employment Tax What is it
What is Employment Tax?
Hello and welcome to our new blog mini-series discussing all things Employment Tax! In this blog post, we’ll be getting back to the basics to …
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
What is Employment Tax?
Hello and welcome to our new blog mini-series discussing all things Employment Tax! In this blog post, we’ll be getting back to the basics to talk about what Employment Tax is. We wanted to start with the foundation, so business owners across the country can have a better understanding of Employment Tax, how it affects their business and what they can do if they’re ever in need of Employment Tax relief options.
We’ll also discuss what the differences are between Employment Tax and Payroll Tax. The differences are more technical than significant, and the two can sometimes be used interchangeably, but in case someone really wants to know their stuff, we’re happy to provide the information! So feel free to subscribe below or like us on Facebook to stay up to date on our future blog posts.
Employment Tax: What is it?
Employment Tax, along with Payroll Tax, are the taxes that businesses are required to pay directly to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, what they encompass, how and when you pay them, and how you file the two are slightly different.
Employment Tax
Employment taxes are all the taxes a business is required to pay that are associated with their employees. These taxes are Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) taxes and Unemployment Insurance taxes (commonly referred to as Unemployment Taxes), Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) taxes, additional Medicare taxes, Workers Compensation Benefit Funds, Federal Income Taxes, and Payroll Taxes.
Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes include local payroll taxes, imposed by some cities, but mainly comprise of the Medicare and Social Security taxes that a business is required to withhold from employees and match.
As mentioned above, in the grand scheme of things, the differences between Payroll Taxes and Employment Taxes are fairly small, so it’s easier to think of them in one lump sum, rather than in two different arenas, since they both correlate to taxes that businesses are required to pay to the IRS as a result of having employees. The IRS itself hardly even uses the term Payroll Taxes, except for situations when it applies to Form 941, which is the Employer’s Quarterly Tax Return Form. This is the form your business is required to file quarterly to report to the IRS the taxes your business has withheld from employees and matched.
Employment Tax Summary
- Employment taxes are the taxes businesses are required to pay to the IRS as a result of having employees.
- Employment taxes include: FUTA, FICA, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation Benefit Funds, Federal Income Taxes and Payroll Taxes like Medicare and Social Security Withholdings.
Self-Employment Tax
In our next blog post, Employment Tax: What is Self-Employment Tax?, we’ll discuss Self-Employment Tax and then, in the following post, Employment Tax: Issues and Relief, we’ll begin to look into Employment Tax issue relief options.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
What To Anticipate From IRS Tax Resolution
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Tax Problem Resolution Specialists, Bullseye Tax Relief, Launch New Webpages
Bullseye Tax Relief, located in Northridge, CA, but offering their IRS tax resolutions services nationwide, has announced several new web pages on their site. These new web pages cover topics like IRS Tax Problem Resolution, Payroll Tax Debt Relief and IRS Offer in Compromise. Visiting these web pages can give readers more insight into their potential options when it comes to tax resolution, payroll tax relief and offer in compromise to help pay off tax debt and reclaim their financial freedom.
“Many people aren’t aware of all of the options and services available to them to help them with payroll tax relief or tax resolution,” Maximos Behnan, the CEO of Bullseye Tax Relief, said. “There are plenty of ways we can help people with their tax debt. We wanted to create these new web pages so people know that there is hope and there is a place where they can go for trustworthy information. Most of all, we want people to know that they can do something about their tax debt and we’re here to help.”
Tax problem resolution and IRS tax resolution services are relevant to millions of Americans. That’s why the Tax Problem Resolution page on Bullseye Tax Relief discusses all of the major options people have when it comes to any IRS problem resolution needs. Some of the most common services are Offer in Compromise, Penalty Abatement and Installment Agreements, but there are so many more options and services available depending on the specifics of the situation. Visit the page to learn more about which IRS tax resolution services are best for you.
Offer in Compromise, also known as IRS Offer in Compromise or Tax Offer in Compromise, is a tax resolution service specifically for those who are unable to pay off their tax debt without experiencing financial hardship. With the help of tax problem resolution specialists like Bullseye Tax Relief, the total amount of debt owed can be negotiated with the IRS to reduce it to a much smaller amount. Interested readers can visit the Offer in Compromise page to learn more about the qualifications and process.
The last of the new web page additions is the Bullseye Tax Relief page about Payroll Tax Debt Relief, which can be viewed by clicking the link included in this sentence. On this page, readers can learn more about payroll tax, like what it is, and what the components are. The page also goes into more detail about payroll tax relief and the options and process involved with resolving any payroll tax issues.
To view more information about IRS tax resolution services, simply visit the Bullseye Tax Relief website at www.bullseyetaxrelief.com. For a consultation or appointment, Bullseye Tax Relief can be reached by email at info@bullseyetaxrelief.com or by phone at (844) 582-3323. Bullseye Tax Relief is located at 16933 Parthenia St #202, Northridge, CA 91343 and open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Tax Resolution Services - How Do You Find Them?
Employment Taxes Amid COVID – Part 3
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