Taxes
5 articles
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? The W-2 vs. 1099 distinction decides who withholds your taxes, who pays Social Security, and what you owe at tax time.
Your W-4 tells your employer how much federal tax to withhold from each paycheck. Here's how to fill out the modern form step by step — and how to avoid a surprise tax bill.
Paid time off is taxed like any other wages — but a lump-sum PTO payout can be withheld differently. Here's how taxes apply to the PTO you use and the PTO you cash out.
Need a W-2 from a job you've left so you can file taxes? Here's how to get it fast — your employer's deadline, the portals to check, and what to do if it never arrives.
Payroll taxes can feel like alphabet soup. This guide explains FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and federal withholding so employers and employees know where the money goes.
