How to Calculate Medicare Taxes

First, understand what percentage of FICA taxes are Social Security withholdings and which are Medicare withholdings. The Medicare portion of FICA is 1.45% of the total compensation for the tax. Keep in mind that no wage base limit exists. Consider a model where you pay one of your employees a salary of $100,000. Multiply $100,000 […]

How is FICA Calculated?

The current tax rate that is applicable for employers is 6.2% for Social Security. The present day Medicare tax rate is 1.45% for employers. The employer FICA tax burden is 7.65%. Likewise, your employees also contribute 7.65%. The total FICA contribution should equal 15.3%. Employers factor in multiple components when they calculate the taxes that […]

How Do You File for an Additional 1099 After the 1096 is Sent In?

Processing extra paperwork if you forget to submit a 1099 should not consume your time. Some employers discover too late that they unintentionally left out a contractor from the filing process. Fill out the necessary 1099 as soon as you make the discovery. The Internal Revenue Service will accept your form as long as you […]

How Do I Order 1099 Forms from the IRS?

Use the agency’s website if you want to order new 1099 forms from the IRS. The full process is simple with only a few clicks. You should receive your order within about 15 business days if you ordered your forms for Tax Year 2022. Make sure that you keep in mind the quantity limits. You […]

How Do I Send a Corrected 1099 to the IRS?

Fill out a corrected form when you must send an amended 1099 to the IRS. Include a corrected copy with a new Form 1096 if you mail it to the government. There are only a few steps in the process. Put a checkmark in the “corrected” box at the top of your form to indicate […]

How Do You Correct a 1099 After It Has Been Filed?

Act promptly once you realize that you need to correct a 1099 after it has been filed. Failing to fix a 1099 error may lead to costly consequences for your business. There are several reasons why businesses may need to make amendments. Perhaps a contractor provided false or inaccurate information on a W-9 form. Maybe […]

How Do You File a 1099 Correction?

Rectifying any mistakes that you made on Form 1099 is simple enough. You need to complete a new, accurate form. The next step is for you to send it directly to the Internal Revenue Service. Attach a Form 1096 with your new version if you send an amended paper version. Make sure to check the […]

How Far Back Can You Correct a W-2?

File a W-2C for the current year or as far back as three years. Correct your W-2s as soon as you find an error on a form. The Internal Revenue Service may issue fines varying in degree if you make mistakes on a W-2. Proving that the mistakes resulted from a reasonable cause may lessen […]

I Forgot to Send 1099: What Should I Do?

The short answer is that you will pay a fine. Missing your deadlines for 1099 forms can become costly if you do not rectify the issue with the Internal Revenue Service. Your business needs to contact the IRS in order to determine exactly how much you owe them. The severity of your fine relates to […]

Do You Need to Issue a 1099 for Software Subscriptions?

Surprisingly, the answer is no. New employers need to think about 1099 filings and which transactions require annual reporting. You must submit Form 1099 to report a number of non-employee compensations. Services performed may range from independent contractor pay to awards, prizes, and rents. There are exceptions for what employers must report and reporting software […]