What to Expect in 2019

Our monthly Spotlight on Small Business Taxes series typically focuses on important state-level taxes that you as a small business owner should be aware of.

We’ve previously covered Washington, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Florida, Texas, and California.

For this month, we are highlighting a few resources to be aware of as you move into 2019.

State Taxes

Each month, we focus on small business-related taxes for a specific state. Be sure to visit our blog the last Wednesday of the month for a new state spotlight—we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on January 30^th with an update on Michigan.

You can also visit our state payroll tax resource pages for details around state tax rates and agency resources.

Pro tip: State agencies may send out rate notices throughout the year, but many send rate updates at the start of a new calendar year. These changes will affect your payroll, so it’s important to share with your payroll provider if you have one. One thing to keep in mind is that some state agencies no longer send updates via mail. If this applies to your state, be sure to log in to your state tax agency or contact the agency with any questions. 

Federal Tax Updates

April 15^th will be here before you know it. Next month, we’ll feature advice from an accountant to help you get organized and prepared well in advance of the filing deadline. In the meantime, we have rounded up federal-level tax updates that will impact your 2019 payroll:

In Tax Changes to Expect in 2019 Part 1, you’ll find projected numbers for tax brackets, capital gains, and alternative minimum tax exemptions.

In Tax Changes to Expect in 2019 Part 2, we break down changes to withholding and deductions stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law last year.

We’ve also updated our post on how much federal tax is taken out of your paycheck, to help you and your employees understand what to expect when it comes to how federal taxes impact take home pay.

Bottom Line

Federal and state taxes are hard to keep up with for personal tax filings alone, and only become more complicated to manage when your job involves running a business and paying employees accurately.

If you’re considering outsourcing payroll to help cut down on administrative tasks and mitigate tax risk, here are some things to consider in selecting a provider:

• Do they have your back when it comes to payroll taxes?
• How long is their payroll processing time?
• Do they offer extended support hours on evenings and weekends?

We’ll be back January 30^th with a spotlight on taxes in Michigan.

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