What You Need to Know about Rhode Island Payroll Tax Rates
Like the Federal Government, Rhode Island has a pay-as-you-earn income tax system. Under this system, employers are required to withhold a portion of employees’ wages, then periodically remit those funds to the state’s Division of Taxation. To do this you’ll need an Employer Identification Number and to understand your withholding liability. This liability part is […]
AMS Software is Perfect for PR Form 499 R-1B
In Puerto Rico, the Employer’s Quarterly Return of Income Tax Withheld, also known as PR Form 499 R-1B, must be filed by every employer who is required to deduct and withhold income tax. The form itself is simple and, often, doesn’t take much time to complete. Employers must include the number of employees in a […]
Understanding Puerto Rico Unemployment Insurance for Employers
Puerto Rico requires employers to pay unemployment taxes on a quarterly basis using Form PR-UI-10/PR-SD-10. The form is due quarterly, by the end of the month following the close of a calendar year, and can be filed online using the Department of Labor’s Portal of Services to Employers. As the name implies, these payments fund […]
Register a New Business in Puerto Rico with the Accounting Support You Need
Now is an excellent time to register a new business in Puerto Rico. The territory is doing everything possible to encourage investment and small business support, and setting up shop is easier than ever. That said, new business owners should do everything they can to organize payroll and tax obligations before needing to report. Here’s […]
Complete Form 499R-2 with AMS Payroll Software
Each year, employers in Puerto Rico must complete Form 499R-2, also known as the PR Withholding Statement. The form requires information regarding gross wages and withholding taxes from the previous calendar year, including commissions, allowances, tips, deductions, and additions. Employers will also need to include information regarding Social Security wages, Social Security Tax withheld, Medicare […]
File PR Form 499 R-3 with Payroll Software
PR Form 499 R-3, also known as the Reconciliation Statement of Income Tax Withheld, is not an intimidating form. At just one page, it requires a few essential pieces of information: personal information, including your employer identification number, business name, and address, as well as a brief run-down of wages, commissions, allowances, tax withheld, and […]
Managing Puerto Rico State Payroll Taxes with AMS
Starting a small business can be exciting, especially in Puerto Rico. In the fallout from Hurricane Maria, the territory is undertaking some pretty impressive development initiatives, from building a new energy grid from scratch to the new “gold standard” public private partnership law to encourage investment. If you’ve started a small business in Puerto Rico, […]
Registering a Business in Pennsylvania with PA-100
Starting a small business is exciting. In most cases, the owner has been dreaming of owning an independent business for years and is finally ready to take the leap. While running a small business is a time-consuming task, potential owners should better understand how to register a business in Pennsylvania before jumping head-first into the […]
Use AMS Software as Your PA Employer Withholding Guide
Pennsylvania has more than one type of employer tax rate, but determining your business’s rates can be difficult. Below, you will find a PA employer withholding guide to figure out just how much you should withhold and pay in the form of Unemployment Contribution taxes. Employer Resources The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has a […]
AMS Software can Help with PA Local Tax Withholding
More than most other American states, Pennsylvania taxes are more likely to be assessed by individual towns or boroughs. Local income tax requirements for employers change depending on PSD, or Political Subdivision, code. However, figuring out your PA local tax withholding isn’t as simple as typing your address into a search engine. We’ll walk you […]